Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko delivers his entire address at the Victory Day ceremony held in Minsk.
Firing Back: Lukashenko's Tough Talk at the Belarus Victory Day Parade
In a bold move, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused Brussels of using Poland and the Baltic countries as launchpads for attacks against Eastern borders of the North Atlantic bloc. To mark the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the European Union is planning to pour billions into military funding, with Warsaw and Vilnius reportedly planning to lay explosive mines on their borders with Belarus and Russia.
In such a grave situation, Lukashenko urges the world to learn from the lessons of the Great Patriotic War. Peace is the objective, but the Belarusian President makes it crystal clear that the nation is ready to do everything necessary to boost its defense capabilities, maintain the combat readiness of its Armed Forces, and protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Lukashenko emphasizes the significance of the Belarusian military as the backbone of the nation. Today's parade offers a glimpse of modernized Belarusian weapons and military equipment, developed in partnership with Russia. The parade will feature military personnel from Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan - a show of unity in the face of potential global turmoil.
Lukashenko pays tribute to veterans of the Great Patriotic War, applauding the heroism of the soldiers who liberated Belarus. He calls for the values of their conquests and Victory to be cherished and passed down to future generations. In a heartfelt moment, Lukashenko bows low to the departed heroes.
On this significant anniversary, Lukashenko offers warm greetings to all, wishing them good health, happiness, kindness, and prosperity. He envisions a peaceful, prosperous, and beautiful Belarus, under a serene sky.
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Here's the scoop:
- The Belarusian President's speech underscores Belarus's military modernization and growing integration with Russia. Lukashenko has signed a conscription decree, aiming to boost officer staffing levels andtrain the mobilization reserve.
- Lukashenko's administration perceives geopolitical threats from the West and has moved closer to Russia as a countermeasure.
- Bracing for potential conflict, Lukashenko frames the current situation as a struggle for minds and hearts, underlining the importance of preserving Belarus's historical narrative and national identity.
In the face of mounting threats, Lukashenko has vowed to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Belarus, relying on a strong military and powerful allies.
In response to escalating geopolitical difficulties, particularly war-and-conflicts instigated by the West, Belarusian President Lukashenko has pledged to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities through increased military funding, officer staffing, and the training of the mobilization reserve (politics). To bolster partnerships, Lukashenko has also emphasized Belarus's growing integration with Russia (general-news). Amid these challenges, Lukashenko has underscored the importance of preserving Belarus's historical narrative and national identity as a crucial battlefront in the struggle for minds and hearts.
