Lukashenka: All kinds of things and weapons can enter our country from Ukraine

Belarus plans to enhance its southern borders.

The statement was made today by Aliaksandr Lukashenka, who met with acting state secretary of the Security Council Stanislau Zas and minister of defence Andrei Raukou, BelTA reports.

The ruler heard reports on the situation in the Armed Forces, primarily on the southern border. Lukashenka emphasised that the issue was given too much attention lately and “the so called opposition media cover it in a biased way”.

“Nevertheless, we don't hide the fact that we have to strengthen the southern borders. Not because we fear Ukrainians or an assault by anyone. We would like to prevent all kinds of things that Belarus doesn't need and particularly weapons from reaching the country due to Ukrainian events. This concern should always be in our minds. It is a matter we have to handle. No one else will do the job for us,” Aliaksandr Lukashenka noted.

The ruler was informed about progress in the Armed Forces optimisation with a focus on creating new weapons and new kinds of armaments in Belarus.