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Speaking at the Obuz-Lesnovskoye training ground, Lukashenko said that such an action would be 'tantamount to death' and that Belarus could not win a conflict with its neighbours. He emphasised the need for Belarus to defend its territory and people."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lukashenko also accused neighbouring countries of conducting intelligence operations along Belarus's border and violating its airspace. He stated that these nations are spending billions of dollars on their militaries. The president urged the military to be ready for a timely and adequate response if anything were to happen."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on details of military spending"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lukashenko stated that neighbouring countries are spending billions of dollars on their militaries. 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