A close supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, asserted on Monday that Ukraine was plotting an invasion of his country’s borders.
During a meeting with security personnel, Lukashenko was cited by Belarusian state news agency Belta as saying, “I’ve mentioned earlier that today Ukraine is not just talking but plotting strikes on the territory of Belarus.”
The Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus have decided to send out a regional grouping, he continued.
The location of the forces’ deployment was not mentioned by Lukashenko.
He said that the recruitment of these forces began two days prior to an explosion that Moscow blamed on Ukraine on a bridge connecting Crimea to Russia.
“I want you to realise that if you desire peace, you must get ready for battle without exacerbating the situation. Always,” stated Lukashenko.
Belarus, according to him, “must have preparations in place to combat all types of scoundrels who are attempting to draw us into a battle.”
He said, “There shouldn’t be a conflict on Belarusian soil.”
Belarus is politically and financially dependent on its main ally, Russia.
Before Moscow began its military action in Ukraine, Lukashenko admitted Russian soldiers enter the nation under the guise of military drills.
