The Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Oleksii Reznikov, addressed the Belarus people. The head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry warned the citizens of the neighboring country about the provocations which Russia was planning and urged them not to let the Kremlin destroy the future of Belarus.
Here is the full text of the statement.
“Friends. According to the information that we are sure of and that was confirmed, currently, the leadership of the Russian occupiers' forces is preparing a series of bloody provocations.
According to their criminal plan, the Russian air force is preparing to launch airstrikes on several towns and villages on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, which are located near the Ukrainian-Belarus border. In particular, Kopany of the Stolynskyi district, Brest oblast could be shelled.
Russia intends to launch a strike from Ukrainian airspace to mask the crime.
The goal of the provocation is to force the current Belarus leadership into war against Russia. Moscow is trying to tie you with blood.
I guarantee that the Ukrainian army did not plan, does not plan, and will not plan any aggressive actions against Belarus.
In 15 days of war, Ukrainian forces have eliminated more than 12 000 Russian soldiers.
Do not let your country get involved in this war! Save the lives of your loved ones! Do not let the Kremlin destroy the future of Belarus!”.