The Belarusians do not need someone else's, but they will not give away their own. Today, the President visited one of the sites involved in a comprehensive test of combat readiness in Grodno region. During the event, the personnel of formations and military units will move to the designated areas, where a number of exercises and drills (including live firing) will be held.
Work is also underway to strengthen the border section, patrolling, aerial reconnaissance of the area with the help of drones. According to the President, the situation in the northwestern operational area remains complicated and tends to increase tension. Alexander Lukashenko has made it very clear that any provocation should be stopped militarily, while violation of the state border should be done without ceremony and on sight.
The President spoke to journalists
Taking into account these factors, the Armed Forces have started to check combat and mobilization readiness. The President spoke to journalists in detail about what is going on. In particular, he commented on the statement about alleged plans of Russia and Belarus to attack the West.
"Complete bullshit. We came here today openly, we are showing them that we are not going to attack them. We are building a defense system here," assured the head of state. - We do not need to attack. I once said somewhere: God willing, we should deal with Ukraine. What kind of war against NATO troops? We do not need it. They're waiting for it. They're provoking us."
