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Ukraine is ramping up security measures in its regions bordering Belarus, Kyiv said on Thursday, after weeks of warning of a possible fresh attack from Russia’s chief regional ally.Kyiv has sounded the alarm that Russia may use Belarus – a springboard for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine – to stage a new offensive from the north, including towards the capital.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said its units and the army were “carrying out a comprehensive set of enhanced security measures in the northern regions of our country.”The measures – including stepped up checks and controls of individuals and properties – “will serve as an effective deterrent to any aggressive actions or operations by the enemy and its ally,” the SBU said in a statement.The Kremlin on Monday dismissed Ukraine’s allegations it wanted to drag Belarus further into the war as “an attempt at further incitement.”Russia and Belarus are staging joint
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