Belarusian leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya has spoken out about the possible participation of Belarus in a military conflict. A statement in connection with the presence of Russian troops in Belarus for exercises on the border with Ukraine was disseminated by Tihanovskaya’s press service.
“The democratic forces are categorically against the participation of Belarus in the military conflict on anyone’s side. This contradicts the desire for neutrality inherent in the current version of the Constitution. Let me remind you that it hasn’t been repealed yet,” stated Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
The Belarusian leader notes that the state of military escalation is becoming the norm for the regime.
“Lukashenka is not able to solve economic problems, so he looks for enemies and postpones reforms. This worsens the already difficult situation of the Belarusian citizens. We urge to start solving the internal problems of the country instead of interfering in others’ conflicts,” reads the statement.
“We categorically oppose the involvement of Belarus into the hybrid conflict, unleashed now against Ukraine. The regime invites Russian troops to the territory of Belarus at a time of political aggravation, which is already an unfriendly step towards Ukraine. The image of Belarus as a peaceful and friendly country has been completely destroyed,” says Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
The leader stated that the regular occurrence of foreign troops on the territory of Belarus threatens the country’s independence and increases tension in the region, which does not comply with the national interests of Belarus:
“Borders and the territorial integrity of states must be inviolable. We condemn any attempts to encroach on the territory of others.
We call for all conflicts to be resolved through dialogue without the threat of force or demonstration of military preparations.
“And I remind you that Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who was defeated in the last presidential election, has no right to hold the office of the president, to represent the state in domestic and foreign policy, including the announcement and conduct of military exercises,” summed up Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
