# International situation continues to deteriorate, Russian defense minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/111047

- TASS, 2026-10-22 12:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2206253

> Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov told Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that the international situation is worsening, remains extremely complex and is becoming less predictable, requiring preemptive action. He said the issue was among the key topics for his discussions with Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin.

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