NATO Is Ramping Up Forces Near Belarusian Border, Defense Minister Says

Lukashenko points to tens of thousands of NATO troops amassed near Belarusian border NATO countries have stepped up their military activity near the borders of Russia and Belarus and have relocated additional forces and weapons to the republic’s border, Belarusian’s Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday. “As stated by the Russian defense minister [Sergei Shoigu], dozens of planes fly near Russia’s borders and practice bombing runs. It has been stated that they are practicing delivering a nuclear strike on Russia. Also, connecting roads are being built on adjacent territories and the military is well aware of that while massive drills are…