Poland’s Kaczyński: number of permanent troops at Belarus border to be increased

June 28, BPN. Poland’s ruling party leader Jarosław Kaczyński has announced an increase in the number of troops to be permanently stationed at the border with Belarus in response to the possible deployment of Wagner Group in the neighboring country.

“We have a potentially new situation in Belarus, the presence of Wagner Group there. From the data we have now, it can be concluded that it will be some 8,000 soldiers,” the deputy prime minister said after an emergency meeting of the cabinet’s defense committee, as quoted by PAP.

He said the Russian army of mercenaries is dangerous for Ukraine and potentially dangerous for Lithuania and Poland.

On June 23, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin called for an armed rebellion to oust the Russian defense minister.

He later halted the mutiny as a result of agreements reached with Alaksandr Łukašenka and other officials. Vladimir Putin let him go to Belarus, and his presence in the country was confirmed by the Belarusian strongman yesterday.

The Law and Justice leader said the number of barriers and reinforcements along the border will also be increased.