Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus: The withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian borders has begun on the southern borders of the country
Photo: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus
The Ministry of Defense of Belarus, under the leadership of Viktor Khrenin, announced the beginning of the process of withdrawing armed forces stationed on the border with Ukraine to their permanent bases. The move follows the withdrawal of Ukrainian military personnel. Kyiv and Minsk managed to reach an agreement, RIA Novosti reports.
The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, emphasized the importance of the withdrawal of troops at a meeting in the Brest region. He noted that Ukraine has also begun the withdrawal of its armed forces and additional troops that were previously stationed near the border with Belarus. This exchange of steps to resolve border tensions is an important moment for reducing military tension in the region.
As part of the new troop withdrawal plan, Belarus plans to leave only limited forces and means for surveillance and control on the southern border. The group of troops that will be withdrawn includes special operations forces that will return to their permanent locations.
This step by Belarus towards resolving the situation on the border with Ukraine is an important event that emphasizes the desire for peace and stability in the region.
“Today there are no provocative actions,” commented the commander of the special operations forces of the Armed Forces, Major General Vadim Denisenko, on the situation on the border.
< p>According to the Belarusian leader, the mutual withdrawal of troops from the border can serve as a model for resolving other controversial issues, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.