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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko ordered a series of military readiness checks and signed new decrees, personally inspecting the armed forces. He mandated that all uniformed personnel pass professional suitability exams and signed a decree to call up conscripts for mandatory military service in the March-May 2026 period. Lukashenko emphasized the necessity for Belarus to establish its own domestic production of standard ammunition by the end of this year. Separately, Belarusian authorities placed emergency services on high alert due to intensifying frosts and winter conditions. The country's minister reported on the emergency response plan to Lukashenko, who was briefed on the national situation.
Russian officials and intelligence services made public accusations claiming Western countries are attempting to destabilize Belarus. One official stated Russia 'won't stand idly by,' while intelligence alleged a Western network is plotting a coup. Around the same time, satellite imagery published by U.S. sources appeared to show Russian missile vehicles, referred to as 'Oreshnik,' at a base in Belarus.
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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has ordered military readiness checks, personally inspected armed forces, and signed decrees on military ranks and domestic ammunition production. Concurrently, Belarus held military drills and signed a security treaty with Russia, while announcing it will review military ties and opposes Western troops near its border. These actions represent a coordinated domestic and bilateral military posture shift.
Belarusian authorities have placed emergency services on high alert due to intensifying frosts and winter conditions. The country's minister reported on the emergency response plan to President Alexander Lukashenko, who was briefed on the national situation.
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Feb 12
Russia accuses the West of plotting to destabilize BelarusRussian officials and intelligence services have made a series of public accusations. They claim Western countries are attempting to destabilize Belarus, with one official stating Russia 'won't stand idly by' and intelligence alleging a Western network is plotting a coup. Satellite imagery published by U.S. sources appears to show Russian missile vehicles, referred to as 'Oreshnik,' at a base in Belarus. These announcements and the release of the images occurred around the same time.