Lukashenko says Belarus will not attack neighbours

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How did the left and right cover Lukashenko says Belarus will not attack neighbours?

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Is Lukashenko says Belarus will not attack neighbours left or right?

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Is the coverage of Lukashenko says Belarus will not attack neighbours biased?

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Which outlets covered Lukashenko says Belarus will not attack neighbours?

56 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Alexander Lukashenko say about attacking neighbours?

Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarus has no intention of attacking neighbouring countries. He described such an act as 'tantamount to death' and said that Belarus could not win such a conflict. He also accused these countries of conducting intelligence operations and violating Belarus's airspace.

What did Lukashenko accuse Belarus's neighbours of doing?

Lukashenko accused Belarus's neighbouring countries of conducting intelligence operations along Belarus's border and violating its airspace. He also stated that these countries are spending billions of dollars on their militaries.

What is Belarus's stance on defence?

Lukashenko emphasised the need for Belarus to defend every centimetre of its land and its people. He urged the military to be ready for a timely and adequate response if any incidents were to occur.