Belarus declares readiness for war amid escalating tensions

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced that his country is preparing for war as tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Lukashenko’s comments came after he signed a law that allows prisoners to join the army and allows citizens to be recruited for military service by text message.

According to Newsmax, in his speech to the residents of the border town of Grodno, Lukashenko openly confirmed Belarus’ readiness for conflict and emphasized Belarus’ strategic position and commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities in response to regional conflict.

On the other hand, Belarus’ decision to suspend its participation in the Conventional Armed Forces Treaty in Europe has raised concerns among Western countries, and analysts said that Minsk intends to present itself as a powerful military player in the Euro-Atlantic region. . The move underscores Lukashenko’s close alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus’ role as Russia’s key ally amid geopolitical tensions.

Meanwhile, neighboring NATO and EU countries such as Poland and Lithuania have responded to Belarus’ actions by strengthening their borders, including trenches and anti-tank barriers.