On April 2, Belarus began military drills near its borders with Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine, confirmed by the country's defense ministry. The exercises, lasting three days, aim to train troops on how to defend their regions. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a totalitarian ruler, has openly stated that Belarus is preparing for war, emphasizing the adage 'If you want peace, prepare for war.' Despite these preparations, Lukashenko asserts that Belarus does not seek conflict but is getting ready for one as a precaution. His rhetoric is seen as an attempt to destabilize eastern Europe and please Putin, while rallying Belarusians by portraying neighboring countries as potential threats. The EU Parliament has officially considered Lukashenko responsible for aiding the invasion of Ukraine.
⚡ "Belarus is preparing for war. Don't believe anyone that we want to fight, - Lukashenko ❗️Russia has 950 high-precision missiles with a range of more than 350 km, - GUR. 🇺🇦 Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine additionally allocated UAH 5.6 billion for fortifications!
lukashenko announced that Belarus is preparing for war. Earlier, he said he is ready to make his territory available for a new russian attack on Ukraine. The fighters of the Kalinousky regiment respond... https://t.co/Nd8fcCnorI
Lukashenka visited Hrodna & stated that #Belarus is preparing for war. However, he doesn't want to engage in it. He portrayed Poland as an enemy, aiming to foster a sense of threat to rally Belarusians behind him. Currently, drills are underway near Belarus' southwestern borders. https://t.co/5FwbFTSqFy
In #Belarus, dictator Lukashenka said that "Belarus does not want to fight, but is preparing for war". Another attempt at warmongering. https://t.co/g4HY7jxwat
Belarus is preparing for war, but does not want to go to war, said the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko during his visit to the city of Grodno. 💬 According to the words of the Belarusian president, the necessary preparation of units is underway in the Republic, and… https://t.co/JE0XIHN4z2
Belarusian leader Lukashenko: We prepare for war and I speak frankly about it https://t.co/8YpRfRjXPO via @pravda_eng
Belarus holds military drills near borders with EU, Ukraine https://t.co/iOwCz2Obny
🇧🇾 Lukashenko: Belarus is preparing for war " Don't believe those who say that we want to fight. We are preparing for war, I am talking about this honestly. But Minsk does not threaten anyone. We do not want someone else's country. If someone criticizes us from enemy countries,… https://t.co/AXP4RBTpAa
⚡️#Belarus has started military drills near its borders with Poland and Lithuania to the west and #Ukraine to the south, the country's defense ministry said. Earlier, self-proclaimed President Lukashenko stated that Belarus is preparing for war, Belarusian state media reported. https://t.co/mxhZfpm6GG
⚡️The Belarusian military began military drills on April 2 near its borders with Poland and Lithuania to the west, and Ukraine to the south, the country's defense ministry said. https://t.co/Y2KpINFktV
“Don’t believe anyone who says we want to go to war. We’re preparing for war—I openly admit that. ‘If you want peace, prepare for war,’” Lukashenko said. (The EU Parliament officially considers Lukashenko responsible for abetting the invasion of Ukraine.) https://t.co/USeaAd7ZW3
#Lukashenka said that #Belarus is preparing for war "We are preparing for war, I'm speaking frankly about it. "You want peace - prepare for war" - I didn't say it, but it's very rightly said," the dictator said. According to him, military units are being trained in the… https://t.co/PRG7MHyCjm
"Don't believe anyone that we want to wage war. We are preparing for war, I am speaking frankly about it. "If you want peace, prepare for war" - I didn't come up with it. It is very rightly said," Lukashenko, as he started "exercises" on the border with Ukraine, Poland, and… https://t.co/Tt063coN6q
Aleksandr Lukashenko, totalitarian ruler of Belarus, made a warning that his country is preparing for war. General opinion goes that army of Belarus is small and not the strongest one, but shouldn't be underestimated. Lukashenko is destabilizing eastern Europe to please Putin.
Belarus, one of Russia's closest allies, started military exercises in regions bordering Ukraine and EU members Lithuania and Poland. The drills will last three days and train troops on how to defend their regions, the country's defense ministry said. https://t.co/fPkpmZ9g5x
#Belarus started military exercises on Tuesday in regions bordering #Ukraine and European Union members Lithuania and Poland #Europe #EU https://t.co/zF09qs3th3
🪖 Belarus launches military exercises near border with Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine https://t.co/nYt2HB85dx
⚡ "Belarus is preparing for war", - Lukashenko 👀 "Don't believe anyone that we want to fight. We are preparing for war, I speak about it frankly. "If you want peace, prepare for war" - I did not come up with it. It is very correctly said," Lukashenko noted.
Belarus is preparing for war, Lukashenko says. We are preparing for war, I speak about this frankly. “If you want peace, prepare for war” - I didn’t come up with that. This is very correctly said. https://t.co/sWheblnJmS
#Belarus begins military exercises in regions bordering Ukraine and European Union members Lithuania and Poland. https://t.co/wZXkFG0rFz
Ukraine war live updates: Belarus starts military drills near EU borders; Russia targets energy infrastructure in drone strikes https://t.co/BV9NmLmxZ9