Belarus Would Join Russia’s War if Ukraine Attacked, Lukashenko Says
President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus has been surrounded by speculation that his country could be pressed into providing more support for Russia.
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According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Military Balance 2022, the Belarusian army has roughly 48 000 troops (of which 6 150 in special operation forces) and a further 12 000 state border troops.
Alexander Lukashenko: Europe’s Last Dictator, but for How Much Longer?
We may now also be looking at the endgame, not just the anatomy, of a modern dictatorship.
Belarus Puts Exiled Opposition Leader on Trial for Treason
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, now based in Lithuania, denounced the proceedings as a “farce,” adding that her government-appointed defense lawyer had not responded to her attempts at contact.
Russia, Belarus launch joint air force drills
DefenceTalkBelarus said Monday that joint air force drills with Russia began on its territory, amid concerns Minsk was being dragged into the Ukraine conflict to fight alongside Moscow. Minsk’s defence ministry said “joint tactical flight d…
Australian Open Bans Russian, Belarusian Flags
Tennis has struggled with its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which Belarus has supported.
Russia and Belarus extend military drills amid fears of new push into Ukraine
Weapons, soldiers and equipment added to exercises, as concern grows Minsk is being pressured to join warRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRussia and Belarus have expanded their joint military training exercises in Belarus, the country’s defence …
Russia Sends More Troops To Belarus
In this handout photo taken from video released by the Russian defence ministry on December 28, Russian troops take part in drills at an unspecified location in Belarus [File: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP] Al Jazeera: Russia sen…
Belarus Leader Visits a Military Base Where Russian Forces Are Stationed
Concerns have mounted in recent weeks that Moscow could try to draw Belarus, Ukraine’s northern neighbor, more directly into the war.
Belarus receives wheeled armored vehicles from Russia
Belarus’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that Russia has delivered a new batch of wheeled armored vehicles to the Republic of Belarus. According to a press release from the Ministry of Defense, Belarus’ military received a batch of BTR-82A, BTR-80…