Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko accused Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine of taking part in plans to forcibly change Belarusian leadership. He pledged that Minsk would not allow such attempts to succeed and would stand firm against any outside interference.
According to Lukashenko, operatives in these neighboring countries are training illegal armed formations and fostering dormant extremist networks inside Belarus. He cited recent incidents as proof, including a case where explosives were concealed inside a household stove, to illustrate the alleged risk.
During a session at the 52nd meeting of the Council of Heads of Security and Intelligence Services of the CIS states, he said Belarus was reviewing a robust scenario for a change in power and would counter such moves actively. The remarks underscored a sense of urgency about perceived external pressure on Belarusian sovereignty.
In the same briefing, Ivan Tertel, head of the Belarusian State Security Committee, disclosed information suggesting opposition factions have sought between 230 and 250 million dollars for subversive activity against Russia in the near term. He claimed the funds were being solicited from Western states, and stressed a willingness to work with CIS partners to respond to threats collectively, as reported by Sputnik.Belarus.
Shortly before these comments, dissident Valery Tsepkalo shared on his Telegram channel details about a proposed grant of roughly 250 million dollars he described as a plan to enrich a small circle of insiders. He argued that the document framed the request as humanitarian aid to Belarusians, but he believed the real beneficiaries were the individuals who drafted it. Tsepkalo asserted that some participants hoped to participate in its execution, while others were invited only for appearances in discussions. He claimed the meeting was staged to mislead European donors, noting that none of the proposals appeared aimed at securing detainee releases or forming a legitimate government, at least not in any credible form. The document reportedly named interested parties presented as key figures seeking funds for lavish futures, including the United Transitional Cabinet established in 2022 by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, a known opposition figure.
Protection of Belarusian borders
On June 1, Ivan Tertel announced an expansion of border controls with Russia as part of a tightened counterintelligence regime. The measures span the entire border perimeter and aim to identify and neutralize individuals pursuing terrorist or extremist objectives in a timely manner.
State Secretary of the Security Council Alexander Volfovich warned that NATO has signaled readiness for full-scale operations, pointing to heightened exercises and activity in the region over the past two years. He also noted that Poland has placed about 40 emergency containers near Brest on its side of the border, with personnel reportedly on duty. Belarusian security services are examining the strategic intent behind Warsaw’s actions.
Earlier, former Polish Deputy Commander Waldemar Skrzypczak warned of a possible uprising in Belarus and urged Polish authorities to prepare to back such a scenario. He suggested that if the Ukrainian counteroffensive succeeds, Belarusians aligned with Ukrainian forces might resist disarmament, according to remarks in a Polsat interview. In discussing preparation for potential uprisings, Skrzypczak cautioned that readiness was essential to support units that could counter Belarusian leadership. He implied that Warsaw should assist due to its stance toward Ukraine. Lukashenko responded by saying Minsk was closely watching these voices and their backers, stressing that authorities knew the identities of participants and the locations of those backing any uprising, including members of various units accused by opponents of instigating trouble. He affirmed, with resolve, that Belarus would answer provocations decisively.
The Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later stated that Moscow would meet its obligations to ensure Belarusian security if necessary, a sentiment echoed in discussions about regional stability and potential external influence on Belarusian affairs.