Lukashenko Has Announced "Selective" Mobilisation of Units in Belarus,
Belarus will prepare units for possible combat after drills involving more than 6,000 reservists, officials said.
- On Tuesday, May 12, Alexander Lukashenko announced that Belarus will "selectively mobilize" military units and prepare them for possible combat operations following a large-scale inspection of the country's armed forces.
- More than 6,000 reservists and personnel participated in recent inspections and exercises conducted by the Belarusian Defense Ministry and General Staff to assess troop readiness and mobilization procedures.
- Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin met with Lukashenko to discuss the 2026–2030 state armament program, emphasizing weapons systems adapted to local terrain and operational conditions.
- Lukashenko argued that "without a ground operation, it is impossible" to win wars, though he added, "God willing, it can be avoided."
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported "specific activity" on the northern border, including infrastructure work, while Belarus remains Russia's closest ally allowing Moscow to utilize territory for military operations.
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Zelenski said recently that "specific activities have been observed on the Belarusian side of the border and that Kiev is monitoring the situation and will respond if necessary. Article Belarus has mobilized the army. Aleksandr Lukaşenko: "We are all preparing for war. It appears first on Romania TV.
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