Lukashenka Thanks Putin for Weapons Supplies and Russian Troops Stationed on the Western Front

Reform.news Editorial Team · 10 November 2026, 20:58

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During a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia on November 10, Aliaksandr Lukashenka thanked him for supplying weapons to Belarus, assured him of Belarus’s support within the CSTO, and expressed gratitude for Russian troops stationed on the western front, which Russia has not sent to Ukraine “despite all the difficulties”.

“As far as security is concerned, I thank you for keeping your word. We have made full use of everything you promised Belarus in terms of security. All types of weapons are the latest models, and we are gaining experience. The whole world can see this experience in the conflict with Ukraine. We are also studying it all closely.

We have formed combat units, effectively ranging from people’s militia units to the armed forces and the army. We conduct regular inspections, as you can see. So I can only thank you for the support and assistance with modern weapons systems that the Belarusian army is receiving,” Lukashenka said.

Lukashenka also assured the Russian president of Belarus’s support within the CSTO and thanked him for Russian troops stationed on the western front, which Russia has not sent to Ukraine.

“In this regard, you have nothing to worry about. Under the support we agreed on within the CSTO, the Belarusian army and Russian armed forces are stationed on the western front. The units you have established and keep in the west as a precaution are highly combat-ready and prepared to defend Belarus.

And I am grateful to you for keeping these troops combat-ready and for ensuring that, despite all the difficulties surrounding certain issues there, they have never been sent to the combat zone in Ukraine. This is very important to us, and I am very grateful to you,” Lukashenka said.