The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, announced the rotational mobilization of military units for the preparation of a possible ground operation.

The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, stated that he will implement a rotational mobilization of selected units from the armed forces, aimed at preparing for a possible 'ground operation'. This strategy represents a shift from periodic military exercises, involving the calling up of units for intensive training.

The decision was made after inspections of the armed forces' preparedness, which revealed deficiencies that require more rigorous approaches. Lukashenko emphasized the importance of modernizing the armed forces, in the context of Belarus being a close ally of Russia in the conflict with Ukraine. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, warned that Russia is trying to draw Belarus into the war, mentioning military activities on the common border. Ukrainian authorities are monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if necessary.