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Ukraine and Belarus are linked by their shared border and Belarus's role as a staging ground for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as evidenced by military advances from the north [1] and the concentration of troops at their mutual borders [2]. Furthermore, both nations are identified as strategic targets for the establishment of Russian military bases in the event of a successful invasion [3].
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The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 3 facts
claimRussia's military strategy in the invasion of Ukraine included the goal of annexing Kyiv, with advances made from the south (Crimea), the east (Russia), and the north (Belarus) to capture important Ukrainian cities.
claimIf Russia succeeds in its objectives in Ukraine, it intends to establish military bases in western Ukraine and Belarus, effectively incorporating these areas into Russian territory with missile, air, and ground units.
accountRussian President Vladimir Putin gathered thousands of soldiers at the borders of Belarus and Ukraine under the pretense of conducting military drills before the full-scale invasion.