Russia denies pressuring Belarus to widen Ukraine conflict; Minsk blames West

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Russia denies using Belarus to escalate military conflict in Ukraine, while Belarus accuses Western countries of blame. Reports indicate financial pressure from Moscow on Minsk to cooperate in the conflict intensification.

The Wall Street Journal reported ‌that Russia wanted to use Belarus as a springboard to step up ⁠attacks on Ukraine, and that Moscow was threatening to cut financial support if it did not agree