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TexasTowelie

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Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:09 PM Jun 23

Russia & Belarus Moving onto NATO's Border--Here's Why - Jason Jay Smart [View all]



Russia and Belarus have just launched joint military drills near NATO’s eastern flank.
Tanks, aircraft, and thousands of troops are now active near the Suwałki Gap—the narrow corridor linking Poland to the Baltics.

NATO is watching closely.
– Lithuania is reinforcing its border
– Poland has placed units on alert
– Belarus is already hosting Russian tactical nuclear weapons

This isn’t routine.
Analysts warn: Putin could use Belarus to stage a limited strike—not to win territory, but to split NATO, distract from Ukraine, and rescue Iran.

In this video, we break down:
– What’s happening on NATO’s doorstep
– Why Belarus is the perfect pawn
– And how this could escalate into the crisis of the decade
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