MINSK, 8 August (BelTA) - Mobilization of Russian and Belarusian resources poses a threat to the West and Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with TIME Magazine, BelTA learned.
“War means mobilization, whether we like it or not. It mobilizes people, it mobilizes all resources. It is pressure. We’re not participants in this war. We haven’t mobilized. And we haven’t been overextending ourselves. There’s a major danger here, one that your Trump and America especially are underestimating. A grave danger that you’ll push us to the point where we, like a warring party, will have no choice but to mobilize,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The Belarusian leader cited the World War II. When the entire Soviet Union mobilized, the outcome of the war was sealed
According to the president, Russia and Belarus possess sufficient resources for mobilization. During military operations, this refers first and foremost to their defense-industrial complexes. “We have plenty of that; we have significant capabilities. Yes, you might have more advanced missiles or other systems. But what we have is more than enough to wage modern warfare. In Ukraine, that’s already proven true,” Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked. “We are not on our knees and that will never happen. You could push Russia and Belarus into mobilization. Don’t force us to mobilize. That’s 150 million people. Don’t make them mobilize.”
At the same time, the head of state emphasized that mobilization isn’t limited to the economy. What matters far more is the mobilization of public mind. “If that occurs, then it’s over. Then we’re no longer just talking about the war in Ukraine. We’re slow to get going, but once we do, we move fast. Don’t push us to that point. That’s why I’ve told the Americans during these discussions: ‘Listen, let’s reach an agreement now. Let’s cut the theatrics. Let’s make it happen (you, Americans, can push this process forward). Let’s sit down and negotiate not just a ceasefire, as you suggest, but peace,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
“I watch Zelensky’s behavior. I don’t believe he’s some kind of courageous hero. He has places to flee to. But where will ordinary Ukrainians go if we mobilize? This is a pivotal moment. The situation could swing in any direction. What if it shifts toward military escalation by Russia? Frankly, that momentum has already begun. You’re well aware of this,” the Belarusian president said.
The Belarusian leader cited the World War II. When the entire Soviet Union mobilized, the outcome of the war was sealed
According to the president, Russia and Belarus possess sufficient resources for mobilization. During military operations, this refers first and foremost to their defense-industrial complexes. “We have plenty of that; we have significant capabilities. Yes, you might have more advanced missiles or other systems. But what we have is more than enough to wage modern warfare. In Ukraine, that’s already proven true,” Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked. “We are not on our knees and that will never happen. You could push Russia and Belarus into mobilization. Don’t force us to mobilize. That’s 150 million people. Don’t make them mobilize.”
At the same time, the head of state emphasized that mobilization isn’t limited to the economy. What matters far more is the mobilization of public mind. “If that occurs, then it’s over. Then we’re no longer just talking about the war in Ukraine. We’re slow to get going, but once we do, we move fast. Don’t push us to that point. That’s why I’ve told the Americans during these discussions: ‘Listen, let’s reach an agreement now. Let’s cut the theatrics. Let’s make it happen (you, Americans, can push this process forward). Let’s sit down and negotiate not just a ceasefire, as you suggest, but peace,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
“I watch Zelensky’s behavior. I don’t believe he’s some kind of courageous hero. He has places to flee to. But where will ordinary Ukrainians go if we mobilize? This is a pivotal moment. The situation could swing in any direction. What if it shifts toward military escalation by Russia? Frankly, that momentum has already begun. You’re well aware of this,” the Belarusian president said.
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