The main leaders of the European Union and some countries that make up the Group of Twenty-seven have condemned the involvement of Belarus in the invasion of Putin’s troops on Ukrainian soil. Therefore, the European organization has requested the “urgent adoption” from a wide range of administrative and economic sanctions to this country due to its close ties with Russia.
Nevertheless, Alexander Lukashenkopresident of Belarus, denied last Thursday the military participation by your country’s troops, with the aim of collaborating and facilitating the movements of Russian soldiers. In addition, the leader described “scoundrel” all the information that contemplates that the Belarusian nation is complicit in the Kremlin-led attack on Ukraine. Likewise, he indicated that the Zelensky Executive was “aware of the possibility of an outbreak of conflict” and assured that “They haven’t done anything to prevent it.”
Where is Belarus and why is it a strategic point for Putin?
Belarus, with capital in Minskhas become one of the strategic points for the Russian troops, since it is one of the main entrances to sneak into Ukrainian territory. This country, located in the center of europeborders a total of five countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, and maintains a close relationship with Putin, since he came to power in 2000. In addition, the dissolution of the USSR led to Russia and Belarus will sign an agreement to facilitate the cooperation of territories and future integration, under the name of the Treaty of the Union.
Thus, The Kremlin has approved this Sunday the sending of a delegation to Belaruswith the aim of starting a negotiation process with the Zelensky government, through dialogue. Specifically, the intention of Vladimir Putin is that said meeting be held in the city of Gomel, located in the southeast of the country.
Instead, the position of the Ukrainian leader is contrary to the intentions expressed by the Russian Executive, since it considers that the Belarusian territory, as one of the main allies at European level of Russia after facilitating the military incorporation in Ukraine. “I sincerely wish that Belarus will return to that kind and safe Belarus that everyone saw not so long ago. May it make the right decision. I am sure that this is the main choice of its great people,” Zelensky explains.
In the same way, Zelenski has offered other European cities to be able to develop the meeting, among them Warsaw, Bratislava, Budapest, Istanbul, Baku, since they consider that it is worth it “Any territory where they launch missiles at Ukraine,” he says. A fact that has been confirmed by the Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, this Sunday. During an appearance, he has alluded to a possible “special operation to save” his fellow citizens of being “chased, beaten and robbed” in Ukraine. The launch of missiles, in turn, qualifies it as “a forced step” in the face of the threat of Ukrainian forces.
“Russia’s deployment in Belarus is the largest since the Cold War”
Jens StoltenbergSecretary General of NATO, warned on the day of the start of the military invasion of Russia in Ukrainethat the deployment of troops led by Putin “is the largest” since the Cold Warwhose amount ranges from 30,000 fighters. “30,000 combat troops, special operations forces, fighters including Su-35, dual-capable Iskander missiles and S-400 air defense systems are expected,” he detailed. Nevertheless, this strategy indoctrinated by Russia, can cost your accomplice dearly due to the threats of sanctions issued by the authorities.