Disturbing comments from the President of Belarus – a staunch ally of Vladimir Putin – has sparked fears that the neighbouring nation could be poised to join the conflict against Ukraine.
"The conflict in Ukraine is the thin edge of the wedge. Believe me, I know what I'm talking about," dictator Alexander Lukashenko said.
"If it continues like this, the worst will happen. He [Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy] will not be hidden in any American or some other bunker. That's why the war should be ended today.
"I wouldn't even call it the war. This is a conflict. The war will last for one-two days, but there will be a meat grinder in three days."