Lukashenko and Putin announced the deployment of a joint regional group of troops. Such a step is only a formalization of the processes that have been taking place between Russia and Belarus for a long time.
This opinion Channel 24 was expressed by the head of the Center for Military Legal Research Alexander Musienko. According to him, with their statements, the Belarusian authorities are trying to keep Kyiv in suspense.
What are Lukashenka and Putin striving for
And the creation of the so-called “common regional grouping of troops” is an attempt to influence the situation on the front in Ukraine.
These are attempts stretch Ukrainian forces. And they are very unsuccessful, because we have been observing such attempts since May. Belarus systematically conducts military exercises near the border with Ukraine, Musienko noted.
The situation on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border
The military expert noted that Ukrainian troops are on the border with Belarus along with border guards and national guardsmen. All routes from Belarus are mined, and the positions are fortified.
If the Belarusian troops, together with the Russians, want to “get in the teeth” powerful enough, they can try this aggressive adventure. he stressed.
Moods among the Belarusian military
Musienko noted that according to available information from various sources, the Belarusian army is not enthusiastic about the prospect of being involved in the war.
Belarusian officers express serious disagreement that they could potentially be involve in the war against Ukraine. Among the Belarusian military there is not much activity and support for an aggressive invasion of Ukraine, Musienko said.
What is the main task of Ukraine
As the head of the Center for Military Legal Research noted, with his statement on the creation of a “joint group of troops with Russia,” Lukashenka de jure recognized what had already been de facto.
“Belarusian and Russian commands were still operating at the same time – from the very beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russian troops, including from Belarus, and even earlier. That is, in fact, this does not change anything“, Musienko said.
According to the military expert, the main task facing Ukraine is to monitor the situation with the transfer of Russian troops to the territory of Belarus. He reminded that Russia is sending 20 thousand mobilized to Belarus. , – said Musiyenko.
Is Belarus preparing to attack Ukraine: briefly
- Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that he was preparing to the war for more than a dozen years. Therefore, his country is “ready to defend itself”.
- Russian human rights activist Mark Feygin suggested that the Belarusian dictator, with his angry rhetoric against Ukraine, covers up his inaction and unwillingness to enter the war.
- In the Main Intelligence Directorate they said that during the meetings between Putin and Lukashenko, Belarus is being persuaded to participate in an open war. The Belarusian dictator is ready to give Russia all the forces that would just not enter into an open war against Ukraine.
