Lukashenko continues to adhere to Moscow's line regarding the war against Ukraine.
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko became almost completely dependent on Russia. This was announced by the British Ministry of Defence.
“On July 28, 2022, Russia launched at least 20 missiles in the north of Ukraine from the territory of Belarus,” says the message of British intelligence.
This was a continuation of that , how Russia used Belarusian territory to carry out major strikes after its failed attempt to seize Kyiv in February.
The British Ministry of Defense notes that Lukashenko continues to toe Moscow's line on the war against Ukraine, saying on July 21 that Kyiv must accept demands Russia regarding the end of the war.
“His regime became increasingly authoritarian with the introduction of the death penalty for 'preparing acts of terrorism.' His increasingly frequent and baseless accusations of the West's designs on Belarus and Ukraine probably indicate that he has become almost completely dependent on Russia,” British intelligence analysts believe.
Latest Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 31 July 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co /l2m2OqODU7
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