Russia has deployed up to 350-360 thousand combat-ready troops on the territory of Belarus, who are not involved in the war against Ukraine.

This was stated by Roderich Kiesewetter, a foreign policy expert for the Christian Democratic Union of Germany and a member of the Bundestag, ntv reports .

According to the German politician, Russian President Vladimir Putin is training hundreds of thousands of soldiers who are stationed in Belarus, a country bordering NATO states. Kiesewetter stressed that Russia maintains two army corps there.

He stated that the years 2026 and 2027 could be particularly threatening for the security of the Alliance, primarily for the Baltic countries.

Kiesewetter warned against illusions about the Kremlin’s intentions and urged not to count on negotiations or diplomatic contacts to change Putin’s strategy.

According to him, Russia is not waging a war in Ukraine very successfully from a military point of view, but thanks to the transfer of the economy to military rails, the Kremlin continues to form a large-scale reserve of personnel.

The German MP emphasized that these troops are not being used on the Ukrainian front, which is causing serious concern among NATO allies.

He called on Western countries to remain vigilant, strengthen their defense capabilities, and at the same time honestly inform the population about potential threats.

SOURCE: Pryamiy TV AND AGENCIES