Lukashenko announces military check

🔥"In the near future, all people in uniform will be checked and will take exams for professional suitability," President Alexander Lukashenko declared. He emphasized that, being a former military man, he understands the generational differences and the quality of those joining the Armed Forces.

"Those who can do it, who are physically strong (this was warned by those who fought in Ukraine), – they will survive. Those who are just chatterboxes, including officers, – they will die in the coming hours," the head of state added, stressing the importance of physical fitness and proper weapon handling.

He went on to say that the army corps will undergo verification of their skills and knowledge. Lukashenko noted that the checks are aimed at preserving soldiers' lives and ensuring national security stability.

Context

The event takes place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, in which Belarus supports Russia.