The self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, is avoiding direct participation in the war against Ukraine for fear of Western sanctions, Ukrainian revenge and the discontent of the Belarusian military. This was reported by the British Defense Ministry,
KYIV.UkraineGate , 16 , May , 2022 | War News .
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“President Lukashenko of Belarus is probably balancing support for the Russian invasion with a desire to avoid direct military involvement and the risk of Western sanctions, Ukrainian revenge and possible discontent among Belarusian servicemen,” the statement said.
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According to British intelligence, after exercises earlier this month, Belarus announced the deployment of special operations forces along the border with Ukraine, as well as air defense, artillery and missile forces at training grounds in the west.
The presence of Belarusian forces near the border is likely to deter Ukrainian troops from supporting operations in the Donbas.
Despite previous assumptions, as of today, Belarusian forces have not been directly involved in the war against Ukraine.
However, Belarusian territory was used as a springboard for Russia’s initial offensive on Kyiv and Chernihiv. Russia also carries out air strikes and missile strikes from Belarus.
Source: Ukrgate
