Peskov reminded of Russia's obligations to ensure the security of Belarus

Russia has obligations to ensure the security of Belarus and has no intention to abandon them in the light of reports circulating that Belarusian extremists abroad are planning to seize the border areas of the republic. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on January 16.

"We do have obligations to ensure the security of our ally Belarus. Both within the framework of the Union State and within the framework of other decisions taken," the Russian presidential spokesman said at a briefing.

To a reporter's clarifying question whether it could be said that Russia would not leave Belarus in trouble in this way, Peskov confirmed that.

"Absolutely right," he added.

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