Belarus: balancing restraint in Europe

In a recent statement by Security Council Secretary Alexander Volfovich, Belarusian media reported that Belarus is considering the deployment of deterrent weapons on its territory as part of a strategy against potential Western aggression. In response to the active increase in military spending and large-scale exercises by Western European countries near Belarus, the official noted that 'imaginary threats from Russia and Belarus' are being used as a pretext to justify ambitious militarization plans. He emphasized that Belarus supports dialogue, seeks good-neighborly relations, and acts within the framework of constitutional and national security documents.