Moscow is likely stationing new nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus, a development that could bolster Russia’s ability to deliver missiles across Europe, two US researchers have found by studying satellite imagery.The researchers’ assessment broadly aligns with ‍US intelligence findings, said a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share information not authorized for public release.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear his intention to place intermediate-range Oreshnik missiles, with ‍an estimated range of up to 3,400 miles (5,500 km), in Belarus, but the exact location has not been previously reported.Deployment of the Oreshnik would underscore the Kremlin’s growing reliance on the threat of nuclear weapons as it seeks to deter NATO members from supplying Kyiv with weapons that can strike deep inside Russia, some