Analysis

How Belarus became NATO target — and who can avert potential strikes?

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A Belarusian soldier at the joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises "West-2025" at a training ground near Borisov, Belarus. September 15, 2025. Photo: Olesya Kurpyaeva / AFP / East News

In case Russia attacks the neighboring countries of Belarus, NATO has developed the "theory of victory," which includes missile strikes on Belarusian territory. But how did Belarus become a target? Belsat spoke with BELPOL representatives Matsvei Kupreichyk and Uladzimir Zhyhar, as well as Vadim Mazheika, head of the Kosciuszko Institute for Security Studies, to explore this issue.