A volunteer battalion of Belarusian forces has released a video declaring their support for Ukraine as they vowed to “de-blockade” the besieged Mariupol from Russian forces.
Belarus, which is one of Vladimir Putin’s few remaining allies, has been used to launch attacks and deploy troops into Ukraine.
However, the video announcement is another sign that the Russian invasion is backfiring on President Putin, reports Daily Express.
In the video, a Belarusian troop says: “For three weeks already, the whole of Ukraine is fighting the Russian invaders.
“The most difficult situation is near Mariupol, which is surrounded. Russia is conducting a true genocide there.
“They want to wipe Mariupol from the face of the Earth. Mariupol must be de-blockaded.
“The whole world community should be talking today about Mariupol.
“We will provide support to all residents of Mariupol and will be trying to help Ukraine to de-blockade Mariupol.
“Mariupol is a Ukrainian city and it will remain so.”
The troops then all chant together: “Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Long live Belarus.”
Belarusian media outlet Nexta tweeted the video, adding: “The Belarusian Volunteer Battalion named after Kastus Kalinovsky will come to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine in breaking the blockade of Mariupol
“Many Belarusians are fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the flow of volunteers does not stop growing.” – Agency report.
