Lukashenko on the background of preparation for exercises from the Russian Federation stated that Belarus would not attack anyone
Andriy Belousov, Alexander Lukashenko, photo: « Belta »
Self -proclaimed President of Belarus Oleksandr Lukashenko, at a meeting with the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andriy Belousov on Friday in Minsk, stated that Belarusian troops were ready for joint military exercises with Russia and « no one is being attacked. »
Source: pro -government agency Belta
Lukashenko’s direct language: « I want to say that we are ready for exercises. We do not hide anything. We really demonstrate openness that these exercises are defensive.
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Details: Lukashenko assured Belousov, who came to Belarus on Friday that Russia has nothing to worry about the participation of troops in exercises. « We are ready to, where we need to fly on the plan for landfills. On the contrary – to accept Russian troops. And to conduct joint training of our joint grouping of troops … In this regard, Russia may not worry, » he assured.
What was before:
- In April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that in the summer of 2025 Russia can prepare for something in Belarus, hiding behind military exercises.
- In February, Zelensky said that Russia plans to prepare in 2025 to strengthen the Belarusian direction 15 Divisions 100-150 thousand soldiers.
- Conducting joint Belarusian-Russian exercises « West-2025 » is planned for mid-September.
