Building infrastructure for attack: what threats does Lukashenko create for Latvia and Lithuania

Vladimir Putin has repeatedly threatened the West with new conflicts, in particular, he mentioned the danger to the Baltic countries. The threat of war between Russia and NATO was even mentioned in the publication of the German publication Bild. The Russian dictator may also involve Belarus in his plans.

Alexander Lukashenko has already tried to destabilize the situation on the border with Latvia and Lithuania. Pavel Latushko, deputy head of the Joint Transitional Cabinet and head of the People's Anti-Crisis Management in Belarus, spoke about this 24 Channel, adding that in 2023 the actions of the Belarusian dictator were directed towards Latvia.

Is Lukashenko preparing for an offensive

In 2023, attempts by illegal migrants increased enter the territory of Latvia. This prompted the country to devote a fairly large resource to protecting the state border and, accordingly, increase the presence of NATO troops that provide security.

In particular, this was associated with the Wagner PMC group, which still exists on the territory of Belarus, but has taken the form of various special forces. That is, Lukashenko is already creating these threats,” said Pavel Latushko.

The statements of the First Deputy State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko should also be mentioned. He said that Lithuania is already waging an economic and sanctions war against Belarus.

Moreover, information has appeared that in several regions of Belarus so-called fortified areas. At the end of 2023, Lukashenko even examined them. Then he announced the construction of a layered defense system, but emphasized that if necessary, the country is ready to go on the offensive.

As for the Grodno fortified area, it turns out that at a certain moment it can turn into a structure that will allow organizing an offensive. Now all this looks like propaganda through threats and their information use. However, looking at the creation of infrastructure, the foundations for this are there,” Latushko emphasized.

He added that defense spending is increasing in Belarus, more weapons are being produced, and training facilities are being created. combat centers jointly with Russia. By the way, there is also such a center in the Grodno region. Consequently, the corresponding infrastructure is being prepared.

Russia has deployed nuclear weapons in Belarus: what is known

• Minister of Defense of Belarus Viktor Khrenin spoke about the consideration of a new military doctrine. This document provides for possible threats to military security. The tightening of the doctrine was explained allegedly due to the actions of Poland. The Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus even said that Russian nuclear weapons were deployed to “deter aggression from this country.”
• Vladimir Putin announced the transfer of nuclear weapons back in March 2023. At the end of the year it was reported that its deployment in Belarus had been completed. The United States called this fact a matter of paramount importance and promised to look into it. It is curious that statements about nuclear weapons coincided with Putin’s threats towards Finland.
• The presence of nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus at the end of the summer of 2023 was confirmed by the Main Intelligence Directorate. Large-scale training with nuclear simulators took place before. According to Kirill Budanov, then Belarus was absolutely not ready to operate these weapons.