Putin wants to gain control over Belarusian defence industry

The Kremlin is working to involve greater use of the resources of the Republic of Belarus in the war against Ukraine.

Source: National Resistance Center’s website, citing Belarusian resistance movement

Details: In order to continue active military operations on the territory of Ukraine, the Russian Federation has already switched their defence industry into overdrive. The Russian government plans to increase state defence orders in 2023 and is increasing the workload of its defence industry.

It also became known about the Russian Federation’s plans to open its own production of Shahed-136 Iranian drones on the territory of the country.

In addition, according to Belarusian resistance movement, the Russians are trying to gain control over the Belarusian defence industry within the framework of the activities of the "union state" with the Republic of Belarus. In particular, this topic was discussed by Sergei Shoigu, Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, during his visit to Belarus in early December.

Quote: "At the same time, the opportunity to fully use the Belarusian defence industry can become a bargaining chip during the talks between the dictators Putin and Lukashenko in Minsk, scheduled for 19 December.

Putin continues to pressure Lukashenko to fully involve the Belarusian military in the war in Ukraine. At present, such a step is unlikely. The Belarusian army continues to serve Russian troops deployed in Belarus.

It is possible that Lukashenko will be ready to make concessions regarding control over the country's defence industry during negotiations with Putin."

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