Belarus will purchase Su-30 fighters and S-400 weapons systems from Russia as part of its efforts to strengthen its armed forces.

“In the coming years, we plan to purchase and deliver to the troops a wide range of the most advanced weaponry, including Su-30SM aircraft, dozens of helicopters and Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile systems,” Lukashenko said. in a festive meeting dedicated to the defender of the fatherland and Army Day.

On Sunday 20 February 2022, Belarus announced that the joint military exercises between its armed forces and Russia‘s armed forces would be extended.

Moreover, yesterday, Monday, the Belarusian Ministry of Defence announced that the Russian armed forces will return to their permanent bases when there is an “objective need” to do so, a statement that caused “confusion and concern” in the Western countries.

NATO, the US, the UK and the EU have described Russia‘s recent military actions as an invasion of Ukraine, which Belarus does not seem to share.