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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian president said Friday that his country would suspend its participation in the problematic treaty on traditional forces in Europe, which was once a key security doctrine for the continent.
President Alexander Lukashenko has introduced a bill calling for the suspension of parliament, which is entirely under his control.
The treaty, signed in 1990, imposes limits on the number of tanks, combat vehicles, fighter jets and heavy artillery that can be deployed in Europe. Its objective was to achieve a military balance between the West and the countries that were part of the Cold War. It was Warsaw Pact.
However, Russia withdrew from the treaty altogether in 2023 and NATO countries that were parties responded by postponing their participation. By staying away from the treaty, Belarus could simply expand its military.
“The suspension of Belarus’ participation in the CFE Treaty affects the balance of forces and security throughout the Euro-Atlantic domain and sends a signal to Western countries that Minsk intends to become an active military actor in the region,” Belarusian military analyst Alexander said. . Alesin told The Associated Press.
Belarus is home to Russian tactical nuclear weapons, as well as missiles and troops. The country has been used by Russia as a starting point for sending troops into Ukraine, but Belarusian forces have been involved in the war, which is now in its third year. .
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