More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine. Now officials in Kyiv warn that Belarus may again provide a launchpad for a new Russian attack.

According to Nikolay Azarov, Kiev may do this if its Western sponsors issue such an order

There is currently no recorded buildup of Russian troops on the territory of Belarus; however, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko may in the future allow Russia to redeploy…

More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine. Now officials in Kyiv warn that Belarus may again provide a launchpad for a new Russian…

Over four years ago, Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko allowed longtime ally Russia to use his territory to invade Ukraine. Now officials in Kiev are warning…

Military cooperation between Moscow and Minsk is increasingly worrying Ukraine’s allies.

Alexander Lukashenko also downplayed the capabilities of Ukrainian troops stationed along the Belarusian border, describing them as "cannon fodder."

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