Belarus Announces the Formation of a Regional Forces Group with Russia
Belarus Announces the Formation of a Regional Forces Group with Russia
Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Belarus; Russia; regional forces group; formation;
Summary/Abstract: On 10 October, Alexander Lukashenka announced the first-ever formation of a Regional Forces Group (RFG) of Belarus and Russia on Belarusian territory. At the same time, he announced a test of the combat readiness of the Belarusian armed forces and a state of increased terrorist threat. These actions may prove that Lukashenka does not want the direct involvement of Belarusian troops in the war in Ukraine. Although he emphasised the need to respond to the perceived threat posed by NATO countries, especially Poland, Lukashenka may refuse to send his forces into battle. However, the Regional Forces Group poses an additional challenge to the Ukrainian defence and may be used by Russia to escalate tensions with NATO.
Series: PISM Spotlight
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2022
- Language: English
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