Belarus in February 2026: the most important developments in security
Belarus's security affairs in February 2026 centered on military readiness. President Alexander Lukashenko warned on 23 February of a new arms race and stressed the need for readiness, after calling earlier in the month for further strengthening of the country's defense capabilities. The army carried out inspections during the month, including one near the southern border with a 360-kilometer forced march and a simulated drone attack. The Security Council discussed the scenarios tested during the exercise and future conclusions, the Prime Minister observed drone countermeasures in action, and the inspection continued to focus on mobile and stationary anti-drone protection.
Other items were smaller. A Lithuanian association reported that Minsk was seeking to formally legalize the detention of trucks. The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) said it would conduct eight military exercises in 2026 across four of its member states.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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