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Lukashenko approves decisions on border security in 2026

MINSK, 12 January (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved decisions on border security in 2026, BelTA has learned.

These decisions pertain to border security, which falls under the border service agencies, and airspace security.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that approving border security decisions at the highest level at the start of the year is a well-established military tradition. “Today, [countering threats to border security] is more relevant than ever,” he said.

The situation around Belarus is not becoming calmer, Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “We have always been in a very serious situation. Today, unfortunately, the trend shows that things are not calming down. Looking at the map, we see that we are practically surrounded by military units on all sides. The only relief is the eastern border with the Russian Federation, where conditions are somewhat easier. Yet I would not say the situation is simple, especially given recent events in Ukraine, when drones can enter our territory from unpredictable directions. Frankly speaking, we have not yet learned to respond fully to these incursions, nor to destroy them completely. I am not sure whether achieving 100% effectiveness is possible, but it is a goal we must strive toward,” the head of state said.

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