Khrenin: European politicians use military force to influence their citizens

The leadership of European countries uses military force and the alleged threat from Belarus and Russia as a tool to influence their citizens. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told reporters on the sidelines of the CSTO summit in Moscow, BelTA writes.

Journalists noted that European leaders regularly make statements about preparations for war, and asked the minister how seriously they should be taken.

- This can be viewed and evaluated in different ways. We have noted for a long time that a set of measures to prepare for war is underway. European leaders do not talk about it, but we see how the infrastructure is being improved, logistics is being worked out - airfields, storage bases, Viktor Khrenin said.

- I am not talking about the number of operational-combat training activities, which have increased, and the intelligence activities that are being conducted against Belarus and Russia. This is all a set of measures in advance of preparation for war, he is convinced.

European politicians use military force as one of the tools of political influence on their society. Such moves are motivated by the fact that Belarus and Russia allegedly intend to attack Europe.

- They demonized us, but we see that most people understand that this is stupid. As it happens, we will see, he said.

Viktor Khrenin also shared details of contacts with his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov. He noted that during the recent meetings, further steps were outlined to develop cooperation between the two countries.