# Neither Russia nor Belarus wants war, but must be ready for it, Lukashenko says

https://mins.news/en/item/111157

- TASS, 2026-10-22 13:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2206309

> Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov that neither country wants a war on their western borders, but both must be prepared to help prevent one. He said their joint forces on the western flank would always be necessary and are fully operational.

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