# Lukashenko says Belarusian army must be ready for serious clashes to avoid them

https://mins.news/en/item/77039

- TASS, 2026-09-28 12:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2193941

> Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the armed forces must be prepared for the most serious clashes and events in order to prevent them, with protecting the country as the sole goal. He appointed Chief of General Staff Pavel Muraveyko as deputy head of the Presidential Administration, saying Muraveyko could provide a fresh perspective on the military.