Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has voiced concerns over the heightened risk of military incidents along the country's border with Ukraine, as reported by Russia's state-run RIA news agency.
Lukashenko disclosed that Belarus had relocated several combat-ready battalions from the Vitebsk region, near its border with Russia, to its western boundaries. This announcement coincided with the unanimous approval by delegates of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly (VNS) of a new military doctrine, reaffirming Belarus's commitment to peace.
Addressing concerns towards neighboring Poland, Lukashenko assured that Belarus harbored no aggressive intentions. The revised doctrine outlined potential threats from various countries, both internal and external, and articulated Belarus's stance on the use of tactical nuclear weapons, though specific countries were not disclosed.
As a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Lukashenko frequently highlights the perceived threats from NATO or Ukraine to justify the maintenance of Belarus's military readiness.
The doctrine also underscored Belarus's willingness to facilitate peaceful conflict resolutions and collaborate militarily with any nation, including NATO, as reported by RIA.
In a statement quoted by Russian state news agency TASS, Lukashenko warned of dire consequences if Russia were to retaliate with nuclear weapons against Western actions, given Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, missiles, and troops.
During the VNS meeting, Lukashenko alleged that the opposition planned to seize a district in western Belarus and seek support from NATO forces. Specifically, he mentioned the Kobrin district as a potential target for such actions.
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