In the press office The Pentagon commented on the statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin about plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus. According to a widespread message, the US administration does not have intelligence information that would indicate Moscow's readiness to use nuclear weapons.
US National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said that the US is not going to respond to Russia's plans to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, as they see no signs «that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons.»
«We will continue to monitor the situation,» the statement said. «We see no reason to adjust the deployment of our own nuclear forces.» .
The US White House also issued a similar written statement.