In a stunning revelation that confirms long-held international suspicions, Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko has admitted his country actively facilitated Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The Confession That Changes Everything
During a recent meeting with military officials, Lukashenko openly acknowledged that Belarus served as a launching pad for Russian forces, stating they were forced to withdraw Belarusian troops from Ukraine's northern regions after the initial assault failed to capture Kyiv.
"We were worried about the Russians... so we took them to Brest, to the south," Lukashenko disclosed, referring to Belarus's southwestern city near the Polish border. "We were helping the Russians in the south-west."
Failed Kyiv Offensive and Strategic Withdrawal
The Belarusian dictator revealed that his military involvement extended beyond mere permission for Russian troops to use Belarusian territory. Belarusian forces actually participated in the northern front operations aimed at seizing Ukraine's capital.
"At one point, we took the Belarusian army out of there when the Russians could not capture Kyiv," Lukashenko stated, confirming that Belarusian troops were directly embedded with Russian forces during the critical early stages of the invasion.
Ongoing Military Cooperation
Despite the failed northern offensive, military collaboration between Minsk and Moscow continues intensively. Recent developments include:
- Joint military exercises and training programs
- Strategic planning coordination between defence ministries
- Continued use of Belarusian territory for Russian operations
- Enhanced logistical support for Russian forces
International Condemnation and Sanctions
Lukashenko's admission comes as Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on both Belarus and Russia. The European Union, United States, and United Kingdom have repeatedly condemned Belarus's role in enabling Russian aggression.
These sanctions have targeted key sectors of the Belarusian economy, including:
- Financial institutions and state-owned enterprises
- Military equipment manufacturers
- Government officials and Lukashenko allies
- Export controls on critical technologies
The Belarusian strongman's confession provides definitive proof of what Western intelligence agencies had long asserted - that Belarus has been an active combatant in Russia's war against Ukraine from the very beginning, not merely a reluctant host nation.
