Belarus Leader Orders Combat Readiness During Russian Mutiny

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has revealed that he ordered his army to full combat readiness during the recent uprising in Russia led by Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Lukashenko hinted that his order was partially in response to the exiled Belarusian opposition's calls for an "armed insurgency." He also expressed concern that if Russia collapses, Belarus will be left under the rubble. The Kremlin has allowed Prigozhin to leave Russia for Belarus and will not be prosecuted as part of the deal.