Lukashenka Visits Russian Troops Stationed In Belarus

Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka visited a military base where Russian troops are stationed, the Defense Ministry said on January 6. During the meeting, Lukashenka and an unnamed representative from the Russian Army discussed the two countries' joint military drills, it said. "At this stage, units of the armed forces of the Russian Federation are ready to carry out tasks as intended," the representative said. Belarus, which is closely allied with Moscow, said on January 5 that it will receive more weapons and equipment from Russia as the two boost their military cooperation, fueling fears it could be used as a staging post to attack Ukraine from the north. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.