Minsk Warns Against US Base in Poland, Nixes Russian Base

The leader of Belarus has warned his nation would have to beef up its weapons arsenals if the United States sets up a military base in Poland. Commenting Tuesday on Poland's proposal to host a U.S. base, President Alexander Lukashenko said it would force Belarus to commission new missiles. But he also reaffirmed that Belarus doesn't need a Russian military base. Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994, has maintained close political, economic and military ties with...

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