Moscow: The war between Russia and Ukraine has come to a dangerous turning point with the New Year. Meanwhile, the possibility of a third world war has gained momentum after a statement by a Russian Foreign Ministry official. The official has said that if Kyiv "invades" Belarus or Russia's border, then Belarus can also take entry on behalf of Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The two countries have agreed to intensify their military cooperation. At the same time, Ukraine has also instructed its troops to be ready.
According to the report, Russia used Belarus as an ally to invade Ukraine in February 2022 and has deployed troops in Belarus for joint military exercises since October. The two countries have since agreed to step up their military cooperation, raising fears that Moscow could use its close ally to launch a new offensive on Ukraine from the north.
In an interview with state media, Foreign Ministry official Alexei Polishchuk said Russia's joint exercises with Belarus were designed to prevent escalation but warned that Belarus could join the ongoing conflict against Ukraine if Belarus or Russia were invaded.
Cardinal Pell's covert memo denounces Francis as a "catastrophe"