"Unforeseen Russian Invasion: Lukashenko's Shocking Revelation"

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko admits that Russian forces invaded Ukraine from Belarus at the start of the full-scale war in 2022, claiming it was unexpected. He reiterates his support for Russia but claims to support neighboring states' territorial integrity. The European Commission reallocates funding meant for Russia and Belarus to projects in Ukraine and Moldova due to Russia's war. Lithuania closes two border crossings with Belarus citing threats to national security. Belarus designates poems by the "father of Belarusian literature" as extremist.