The spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service, Andriy Demchenko, said that Russia is increasing its pressure on Belarus to participate more in the war against Ukraine. Although no major troop buildup has been observed on the border, small units are present on the territory of Belarus, which rotate periodically. A military infrastructure may also be formed in the interior of the country.
Briefly about the main points
- Russia increases pressure on Belarus over war in Ukraine
- No large build-up of Belarusian troops on the border is recorded
- Belarus' infrastructure can be used for military purposes
- Possible provocations by Belarus near the Ukrainian border
Russia's pressure on Belarus to participate in the war
Spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Andriy Demchenko said that Russia has stepped up pressure on Belarus to join the war against Ukraine on a larger scale and with its own forces. According to him, this means possible provocations towards the Ukrainian border. “We cannot rule out an invasion,” he warned.
Military activity of Belarus on the border
Despite increased pressure, there is no significant increase in Belarusian troops near the Ukrainian border. Demchenko noted that only small units are present on the border, which rotate periodically. This indicates that a certain level of military activity is being maintained, but without a massive accumulation of forces.
Preparing military infrastructure in the interior of the country
The spokesman also said that conditions for a potential use of infrastructure for military purposes. This could include the deployment of logistics or command posts to support future military operations or provocations.
Possible consequences for Ukraine's security
The absence of a large-scale build-up of forces near the border does not rule out further provocations by Belarus. Russia's increased pressure and infrastructure preparations may indicate plans to intensify hostilities or new threats to Ukraine. This forces the Ukrainian border guard services to remain on high alert and closely monitor the situation at the state border.
