Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told state media Tuesday that his military was brought to 'combat readiness' in reaction to the Wagner Group revolt.
The president of Belarus touted his country's"combat readiness" during the short-lived revolt staged by the Wagner Group.told state news outlet Belta that the Wagner Group mercenaries' mutiny attempt last week threatened the national security of the nation and demanded military preparedness.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko listens to questions during an interview with the press at the Independence Palace in Minsk, Belarus.
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