The bilateral nuclear sharing agreement, which Russia compares to similar practices within NATO, was initiated in 2023.
Russia and Belarus said at the time that the move was a response to what they described as increasing hostility from the US-led military bloc.
Several Iskander short-range missile systems have been deployed in Belarus.
The corresponding "special ammunition" (the Russian military term for nuclear warheads) are stored separately at a secure facility.
A video released by the Ministry of Defense on May 21 shows a drill involving the "transportation of nuclear ammunition to field storage facilities at the location of a missile brigade of the Republic of Belarus."
The video includes handling of the warheads both day and night. The soldiers who received the shipment "moved discreetly to the designated area for test firing."
Russia said the exercises were aimed at preparing Russia and Belarus to act “in the event of aggression from foreign states.”
NATO members in Europe have significantly increased military spending and rearmament efforts, citing what they perceive as a potential threat from Russia.
Russia has repeatedly denied any intention of attacking the bloc.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys recently called on NATO to conduct a show of force to demonstrate its ability to "destroy" military infrastructure in Russia's Kaliningrad region.
Russia described the comment as "almost insane".
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