Belarusian president accuses the West of preparing to attack Russia

MINSK – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claims the West is preparing to attack Russia via Belarus.

Speaking to graduates and military officers on Tuesday (12/7/2022), Lukashenko said he discussed the alleged Western plot with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (11/7/2022).

“A strategic plan for an attack against Russia is being developed,” said Lukashenko.

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He said, “The West will try to target Russia through Ukraine and through Belarus.”

“History repeats itself,” he said, referring to the invasion of Russia by Napoleon’s forces in 1812 and by Nazi Germany in 1941.

Putin sent troops to Ukraine on February 24. Belarus, a key ally of the Kremlin, has become a haven for Russian troops in their offensive in neighboring Ukraine.

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Western countries have never publicly said they were planning to attack Russia.

But Lukashenko pointed to NATO’s continued expansion, saying, “The newly formed crusaders are forming an armored fist to attack Russia.”

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