In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in addition to Russia and Ukraine, the two countries directly involved, there is another country that has attracted widespread attention. That is, Belarus, which maintains a deep friendship with Russia, so much so that the Russian army can pass through its territory.
In the face of these two close-knit countries, some exclaimed: the relationship between Russia and Belarus is like a family. Yes, the two countries have a very close relationship, and their ancestors are the same person, how can this not be said to be a close family?
The Ukrainian issue has evolved into a confrontation between the East and the West, which has put the globe on the brink of World War III. In the future, Russia and Belarus may come into direct conflict with NATO. ”
Khlenin openly stated in the international arena that Russia and Belarus are facing increasing military pressure from Western countries, and for this reason, the two countries have strengthened their military defense in order to counter possible threats.
Khlenin stressed that Belarus introduced nuclear weapons in order to carry out strategic deterrence against those countries that are trying to start a war, so that they are afraid and do not dare to act lightly.
At the end of March 2023, the UK supplied Ukraine with controversial depleted uranium shells, leading to Putin** announcing the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus** in response to the UK's outrageous acts.
In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine used drones to attack unarmed civilians in Russia, and this behavior is no different from ***. In the same way, those Western countries, such as the United Kingdom, which provide ** to Ukraine, will hardly escape their responsibility.
Their intention is obvious, to use the hand of Ukraine against Russia.
Although Russia is not an easy country to deal with, it has taken strong countermeasures, including the deployment of a large number of nuclear** and tactical missile systems in Belarus, to protect the close relationship between the two countries.
In the military training of the Belarusian army, Russia fully took into account the possible doubts of Western countries, and therefore did not give control of the nuclear ** to Belarus.
Belarus is only a carrier of **, and it is still up to Russia to decide when to use it and what to strike. Therefore, Russia has not violated the provisions of international law, and countries such as the United States cannot make a big fuss about it.
Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus is mainly aimed at improving its defense capabilities and deterrence against neighboring countries, and at the same time contributing to the strengthening of relations between the two countries. However, European countries are very concerned about this, believing that Belarus's possession of nuclear weapons poses a threat to their own security, and their relations with Russia and Belarus have always been strained.
And the United States, while outraged by this, could not take effective measures to stop Russia's actions and could only watch things unfold. What scares countries such as the United States even more is that relations between Russia and Belarus are heating up, and if they merge into a single country, the strength will increase significantly.
History has proven that the consequences of the merger of the two countries cannot be ignored.
Brothers of the same origin - Belarus and Russia, whose ancestors are both East Slavs. Around 800 AD, the Eastern Slavs, together with their descendants from Northern Europe, united all the tribes of today's Ukraine and the European part of Russia, establishing the state of Kievan Rus.
From there, they began their journey of conquest, fighting the scimitars of Arab knights with their tomahawks, colliding with the swords of knights of the Eastern Roman Empire to create dazzling sparks, and severing the thick iron blades of the natives along the Ural River.
Their history is a magnificent epic full of conflicts and conquests.
Once, they faced a variety of enemies, but it was only when the cavalry of the Mongol Empire wielded maces that they really got a taste of what a formidable opponent was. Unlike the enemies they had ever faced, the Mongol Empire had the most advanced guerrilla tactics in the world at the time, the best knights, and the most powerful bows and arrows.
Although Kievan Rus' resisted valiantly, it was eventually defeated by the Mongols, and the East Slavic nation once again became a large number of small states. However, there was only one country that chose to open its gates to welcome the arrival of the Mongol army, and that was Muscovy.
At that time, the territory of Muscovy was limited to part of the city of present-day Moscow and its suburbs.
In 1380, his presence on the map was not as good as that of Mung Bean, but he secretly expanded his military power under the shadow of the Mongol Empire, waiting for the moment when the colonists would be overthrown.
Eventually, they succeeded in defeating the Mongols, and the news brought their old Kievan Rus' who were far away in Lithuania back to their homeland. They re-established a new state along the Kiev area, Belarus.
Muscovy, on the other hand, centered on Moscow, created a much larger state than before - Russia.
Historically, Belarus was occupied by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, but during this period, Russia developed rapidly and gradually developed a desire for foreign expansion.
In order to increase its own power, the Russian Empire frantically built colonies. By the 18th century, Belarus had become part of the powerful Russian Empire, and this merger increased the power of the Russian Empire and allowed it to further expand its sphere of influence.
During this period, the Russian Empire was second only in strength to established kingdoms such as the British Empire.
After the end of the First World War, Belarus declared its independence. However, this independence did not last long, and soon after, Belarus was incorporated into the Soviet sphere of influence.
From the twenties to the nineties of the last century, the strength of the USSR as a global superpower was evident and was the only country capable of confronting the United States. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, relations between Russia and Belarus were not as tense as they were between Russia and Ukraine, but instead established a Russian-Belarusian strategic alliance.
Belarus has always focused its diplomacy on Russia, and no matter what Russia decides, Belarus is almost always the first to show its support. In the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict, Belarus has fully supported Russia, such as allowing Russian troops to transit, deploying missiles and ** in its own country, not using US dollars to pay for energy ** with Russia, and strengthening military cooperation between the two sides.
Relations between Russia and Belarus are tense, and a common enemy makes the merger possible. Western countries, led by the United States, have repeatedly sanctioned Belarus on the grounds of "freedom and human rights", and even supported the opposition, with the intention of suppressing its development.
If this situation continues, it may push Russia and Belarus to merge, and at that time, the Western countries, led by the United States, will regret it.
One might wonder if Russia and Belarus could recreate the glory of Kievan Rus' hundreds of years ago if they were to merge again? Proponents of this view believe that the combined Russia and Belarus will become the largest countries in the world by area, with the potential to become world powers, surpassing even the United States and the European Union.
This idea is not unfounded, and there is some support behind it. If Belarus merges with Russia, Russia's strength will undoubtedly increase significantly. Belarus is strategically located in the heart of Europe, adjacent to Russia, Ukraine, Poland and other countries.
If it becomes part of Russia, Russia will be even more fearless of the threats of the EU and NATO. As soon as Russia is provoked, they can directly deliver all sorts of ** to the territory of Belarus to attack the allies of the United States.
This is the most fearful thing for European countries, who constantly feel that their safety is threatened and are in constant fear.
Historical enmity and territorial disputes between Poland and Russia have persisted, especially the Katyn Forest** incident during World War II, which deepened the rift between the two countries.
If Belarus and Poland merge, then the two countries will be directly bordered, which will pose a threat to the stability and security of the region. The United States, for its part, fears that this could lead to the displacement of its hegemonic position.
Therefore, the United States must pay close attention to this development in order to protect its interests in the region. At the same time, Russia's power will be boosted by the accession of Belarus, which will have far-reaching consequences for the regional and global landscape.