President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that Minsk does not want war, but is preparing troops for possible hostilities. He said this during a working visit to Hrodna, UNN reports with reference to the press service of the Belarusian leader.
Details
It is noted that on Tuesday, April 2, he paid a working visit to the city of Grodno. Earlier UNN reported that military exercises had begun in the region.
Lukashenka said that Belarus "does not want to fight" but is actively preparing its own troops. According to him, the country is conducting the necessary training of the relevant units, and various types of weapons and equipment are being supplied to the troops.
Don't believe anyone that we want to fight. We are preparing for war, I am speaking frankly about this. "If you want peace, prepare for war" is not my idea. This is a very correct statement." "If someone from there (from the West - ed.) is whining and criticizing us, you should know that we are doing the right thing. If they start praising us, it's a disaster
At the same time, Lukashenka emphasized that Belarus does not threaten anyone: "We do not need to threaten anyone. We do not want someone else's land.
Addendum
On the morning of April 2, it became known that the armed forces of Belarus started military exercises in two regions bordering Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland. In particular, they will be held on the territory of the Voronov district of the Grodno region.
Recall
Last month, Lithuania summoned the Charge d'Affaires of Belarus to protest against unacceptable statements by the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenkowho threatened military confrontation with Lithuania and Poland, accusing them of creating a military threat.