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Belarus-Russia military and security cooperation

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emphasized the importance of military readiness in coordination with Russia. During meetings with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Lukashenko stated that while both nations are preparing for war, they are actively seeking to avoid it. He noted that Russia is providing technical assistance, such as radar systems, to monitor the 3,000-kilometer perimeter of the Union State, including borders with Ukraine and Western nations. Expanding on the broader geopolitical context, Lukashenko remarked at the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security that global conflict potential has reached a critical point. He observed that arms control mechanisms have been largely destroyed, describing the current era as a “new abnormality on the edge of chaos” driven by resource competition and rivalry between major powers. At the same conference, Lukashenko provided a personal assessment that the war in Ukraine is expected to conclude within the next few months, citing the exhaustion of resources and strength among the conflicting parties. He warned that the absence of a political solution could escalate the situation into a global conflict involving nuclear weapons. To prevent this, Lukashenko proposed that peace negotiations take place in Minsk, inviting parties to engage in direct talks. While he expressed support for the role of US President Donald Trump in preventing the spread of the conflict, he criticized the United Nations for its perceived lack of effectiveness in resolving the crisis. During his address at the conference, Lukashenko further criticized Western support for Ukraine, alleging that efforts to fight “to the last Ukrainian” have missed opportunities for peace. He also suggested that Donald Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in preventing global escalation.

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