# Belarusian defense minister says situation around Russia and Belarus remains complex and dynamic

https://mins.news/en/item/110790

- TASS, 2026-10-22 08:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2206053

> Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said the situation around Russia and Belarus remains complex and dynamic, citing combat training and reconnaissance near their borders, a growing NATO military presence on its eastern flank, and continued attempts at destabilization and information provocations. He called joint Russian-Belarusian efforts a practical necessity.

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