Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko declared readiness Minsk to fight together with Russia from its own territory only in case of aggression against its countryreports TASS.
“I am ready to fight together with the Russians from the territory of Belarus only in one case: if at least one soldier comes to the territory of Belarus from there (from Ukraine – b.r.) to kill my people,” he explained.
If they commit aggression against Belarus, the revenge will be most severeLukashenko warned and added that in such a case “the war will take on a completely different character”.
Lukashenko specified that this applies not only to Ukraine, but also to other neighboring countries. However, he emphasized that Belarusians are peaceful people.
“We know what war is like. We do not want war and we will not send our troops to the territory of Ukraine. Unless they commit aggression against the territory of Belarus from there. This has been my answer for a long time,” he pointed out.
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Lukashenko recalled that Russia is an ally of Belarus and the two countries have a common military group, but Russia never wanted “Belarus to start a war against Ukraine.”
In his words Minsk ensures the security of the West. At the same time, he cited intelligence reports that the West wanted to draw Belarus into the war. This would allow – given the length of the Belarusian borders, the front line to be stretched by another 2,500 kilometers, which would complicate the situation.
“On the face of it, the calculation is correct. But it’s actually stupid. We won’t give you a chance. If you dare set foot on our soil, the response will be terrifying. Westerners know what it will be and what weapons will be used,” Lukashenko threatened.
He recalled that Belarus has an army of 75,000 in peacetime, but if necessary in wartime it can be increased to half a million.
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“No sane person wants war. As long as there is no escalation of this aggression, let’s negotiate for peace”, the president insisted. However, he emphasized that at the moment the West and Ukraine are not yet ready for this.
“You’re just not ready. It will be a terrible tragedy and disaster for you if peace talks start now. You need warLukashenko pointed out and added that it is the West that sends mercenaries to fight in Ukraine – over 20,000 of them have already fought there.
“How many people did Lukashenko send there? How many? He didn’t send anyone. But you blame me. I don’t send people to fight there and I won’t,” the Ukrainian leader was categorical.
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Belarus is a close ally of Russia and has allowed President Vladimir Putin to uses the territory of the country as a springboard about the invasion of Russian forces into Ukraine on February 24.
On October 10, Alexander Lukashenko announced the beginning of the formation of a regional grouping of troops, the basis of which will be servicemen from the Belarusian Armed Forces. According to Lukashenko, the decision to create the group was made during the negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian authorities have been warning for monthsthat Belarus and Russia may be planning a joint invasion across Ukraine’s northern border.
At the same time, according to representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, they do not have intelligence that would indicate the formation of a group of troops necessary for such an invasion.
