Russia has rejected allegations from US media suggesting that it has coerced its ally Belarus, including through financial means, to permit its territory to be utilized for increased military operations against Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labeled these assertions as unfounded. This statement emerges as Russia faces challenges in countering Ukraine's advancing long-range drone offensive, which has led to fuel shortages and a state of emergency in occupied Crimea. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko cautioned visiting Ukrainian officials against involving his nation in the conflict, asserting that Belarus has no plans to engage in hostilities despite growing concerns.
