North Atlantic Treaty Organization dismissed allegations by President Alexander Lukashenko that it was conducting a military buildup near the country’s western border but said it was closely monitoring the situation following his contested re-election, Reuters writes.
“NATO’s multinational presence in the eastern part of the Alliance is not a threat to any country. It is strictly defensive, proportionate, and designed to prevent conflict and preserve peace.”- said NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu
Earlier today, the Belarus President Lukashenko said tanks and planes of the 30-nation military Alliance had been deployed 15 minutes from the Belarusian border.
On 9 August, presidential election results were publicized in the country, with this followed by mass protest actions. The opposition does not recognize the 80% votes victory of Lukashenko.
