US general dismisses concern about possible offensive from Belarus

January 13, BPN. The United States keeps a close eye on Belarus, but at this time there is no indication of any type of offensive action that looks imminent, Brigadier General Pat Ryder of the US Department of Defense told journalists.

“We do know that Russian forces have conducted exercises with Belarus forces,” he added and played down concerns about additional movements of troops or equipment.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 using troops that it deployed to Belarus under the guise of military drills.

Last October, Russia and Belarus vowed to set up a regional group of forces to allegedly defend the Union State.