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Belarus Denies War Role Amid Ukraine’s Infrastructure Accusations

6/26/2026

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President Alexander Lukashenko warned Ukraine that any attempt to involve Belarus in the war would instantly change its nature.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Belarus is not participating in the war.
Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin blamed NATO troop buildups and rising military budgets in neighboring states for escalating tension.
President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Belarus upgraded border roads and built ammunition and fuel storage facilities, urging a halt to such infrastructure.

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President Alexander Lukashenko warned Ukraine that any attempt to involve Belarus in the war would instantly change its nature.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Belarus is not participating in the war.
Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin blamed NATO troop buildups and rising military budgets in neighboring states for escalating tension.
President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Belarus upgraded border roads and built ammunition and fuel storage facilities, urging a halt to such infrastructure.