The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine announced that Belarusian troops have crossed the Ukrainian border in the Chernihiv region.
The Ukrainian parliament also announced on Twitter that the information was confirmed by the spokesman of the Northern Territorial Defense Forces Vitaly Kirilov and promised to give more details later today.
‼ ️Belarusian troops entered Chernihiv region. The information was confirmed to the Public by Vitaliy Kyrylov, spokesman for the North Territorial Defense Forces. More details later.
– The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (@verkhovna_rada) March 1, 2022
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Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was quoted as saying by Reuters his country has additional forces along its border with Ukraine.
These are well-trained rapid deployment groups that are ready to stop any provocation and any military action against Belarus, he explained.
Earlier in the day, Lukashenko voiced fears that a serious European conflict could escalate into a global one.
He said the cessation of hostilities depended solely on only from the Ukrainian side – She must stop listening to what the West and the United States are telling her.
Lukashenko: There will be peace if Ukrainians stop listening to the West
Mr Lukashenko has called for the continued “intensified militarization” of Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania
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