Russia accuses the West of plotting to destabilize Belarus

Russian officials and intelligence services have made a series of public accusations. They claim Western countries are attempting to destabilize Belarus, with one official stating Russia 'won't stand idly by' and intelligence alleging a Western network is plotting a coup.

Satellite imagery published by U.S. sources appears to show Russian missile vehicles, referred to as 'Oreshnik,' at a base in Belarus. These announcements and the release of the images occurred around the same time.