Opinion: West is trying to strangle Belarus by portraying it as an aggressor

The West is trying to strangle Belarus by portraying it as an aggressor country, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich said during a meeting with the personnel of the Brest-based Dzerzhinsky Border Group, BelTA.

Aleksandr Volfovich reviewed the military and political situation and threats emerging around Belarus. “Modern wars are fought differently. These are hybrid wars that employ political tools, information warfare and economic sanctions. There are ongoing attempts to strangle Belarus, to frame it as an aggressor country, to create a collapse at the border,” the Security Council chief said.

On his way to Brest, Aleksandr Volfovich saw with his own eyes long queues of heavy trucks stuck at the border. According to the State Border Committee, more than 1,240 heavy trucks are now waiting to enter the European Union through the Polish checkpoint Kukuryki (Kozlovichi on the Belarusian side). Aleksandr Volfovich emphasized that European companies are losing money and carriers are experiencing inconveniences because of what Poland is doing.

“The Belarusian side is trying to normalize the situation, alleviate inconveniences for people. The neighboring “democrats” don't care. All problems must be resolved peacefully, the president has reiterated this more than once. We need to look for common ground, find solutions to promote peace and good neighborliness. This is the most important thing,” the Security Council chief said.

Traffic police were deployed on the M1 highway at the entrance to Kozlovichi to regulate traffic. Brestvodokanal provides truck drivers with drinking water as they are waiting to enter the European Union. There is also a shop on wheels. Garbage containers and dry closets are located along the road.

During the meeting with the border guards, Aleksandr Volfovich spoke about the updated national security concept and the development of a new military doctrine. He also touched upon the election campaign and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders. “In my opinion, this dialogue was good. Such conversations help build a better understanding of how our country and its people live today,” he added.