Putin says Russia has a reserve contingent of law-enforcement officers ready to intervene in Belarus ‘if necessary’
Source: Russia Today
Vladimir Putin announced on August 27 that Russia has formed a reserve contingent of law-enforcement officers ready to provide assistance to Belarus “if necessary.” Putin revealed the preparations in his upcoming interview with the television network Rossiya, saying that he is acting at Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s request.
“Russian forces won’t be used unless extremist elements in Belarus cross the line and begin acts of looting,” Putin explained.
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