According to Viktor Khrenin, the increase of tension around Belarus is caused by the pre-preparation of the NATO countries for military actions
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin pointed out to the high intensity of intelligence activities and operational and combat training activities of NATO forces near the borders of the republic.
“The main reason is the intention of the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union to freely dictate their will. The direct consequences of these processes are high intensity of intelligence activities, operational and military training of the armed forces of the NATO member countries, the increase of the foreign military presence in our neighboring countries and higher military spending”, – said the minister on Wednesday, speaking in Parliament, where the president is meeting with parliamentarians, members of the Constitutional Commission and representatives of the government, BelTA informs.
According to him, the intensity of aviation flights in the airspace of neighboring countries and over the Baltic Sea makes up to 30 sorties a week, which “ensures the reconnaissance for the entire depth of our country.
Khrenin said that the intensification of tensions around Belarus is caused by NATO countries preparing in advance for military action and requires retaliatory measures.
“Conditions are being created for unconditional military domination over Belarus. All the aforementioned [NATO exercises in the vicinity, arms buildup] are nothing but measures to prepare in advance for military action. These actions are of concern and concern to us, which requires a response”,- he said.