The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has made a statement addressed to its western neighbours and Ukraine. He warned of serious consequences in case of aggression against Belarus.
Lukashenko's statement
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko issued a warning to its western neighbours and Ukraine. He said that in case of aggression against Belarus, «it will not be enough» and the country is ready to give a tough response.
Lukashenko stressed that Belarus is not looking for conflict, but will resolutely defend its territory and sovereignty. His words came amid tensions in the region.
Reaction to possible aggression
The President stressed that any provocations or aggressive actions by the neighbours would not go unanswered. According to him, the Belarusian army is ready to defend the country.
Lukashenka also called on political leaders in the West and Ukraine to refrain from taking steps that could lead to an escalation of the situation.
Context of the statement
The statement was made against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between Belarus, Ukraine and Western countries. Recently, the region has seen increased military activity.
Previously, the Belarusian authorities have repeatedly expressed concerns about border security.
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