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Will Russia's closest ally Belarus join the war in Ukraine?

July 12, 2026

Ukraine strengthens defenses along its border with Belarus, warning President Lukashenko against deeper involvement in Russia’s war. Belarus remains a key source of logistic support for Moscow. Could that role expand?

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Belarus says it does not want to join Russia's war in Ukraine but analysts argue the country is already supporting Moscow through logistics, military infrastructure and strategic cooperation. DW's Nimisha Jaiswal explores how President Alexander Lukashenko remains heavily dependent on Vladimir Putin, while domestic opposition to war and fears of renewed unrest limit his options.