# Kiev seeks to extend military operations to Belarus, senior Russian diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/18825

- TASS, 2026-08-11 07:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2171233

> Senior Russian diplomat Mikhail Galuzin said Kiev is seeking to expand its military operations into Belarus. He added that Moscow is taking risks of this kind into consideration. The remarks present the possible extension as a risk being assessed by Russia. No further details were provided about the alleged plans or their timing.

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