Belarusian President Lukashenko’s invitation to Wagner mercenaries to train the Belarusian military has sparked concerns and raised eyebrows within the international community. The move comes in the wake of Lukashenko’s successful intervention to defuse a recent armed insurrection by Wagner forces against the Russian government.
During a speech, Lukashenko expressed his willingness to accept combat experience from the Wagner mercenaries, stating that if their instructors were to come and provide training, it would be welcomed. His comments reflect his belief in the capabilities of the Wagner Group and his desire to enhance Belarus’ military capabilities.
According to state news agency Belta, Lukashenko said, “Unfortunately, they (Wagner mercenaries) are not here. “And if their instructors, as I already told them, come and pass on combat experience to us, we will accept this experience. ”
Lukashenko, who claimed to have a long-standing familiarity with the Wagner members, expressed his lack of fear towards them. He referred to them as individuals who have fought globally to establish what he described as a “normal civilization,” while criticizing the West for its alleged refusal to engage in dialogue to address the world’s current crisis.
Furthermore, Lukashenko accused the European Union and the United States of arming Poland at an accelerated pace, suggesting that it could potentially become a threat to Belarus and Russia. He labeled Poland as a “proxy training ground” used by the West for aggression, particularly by the United States.
The arrival of Yevgeny Prigozhin in Belarus on June 27 followed the brief uprising in Russia on June 24. Lukashenko facilitated discussions between Prigozhin and Russian authorities, ultimately resolving the mutiny.
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