"Russia plans to transform Belarus into an outpost for military confrontation with NATO.

Russia may use Belarusian territory in order to generate security threats to the Baltic states.

Without doubt, this is detrimental to the sovereignty and independence of the Belarusian state.

Kremlin is preparing Russian public opinion for a serious crisis in Belarusian-Russian relations.

Kremlin is angry because of Belarus's refusal to support the Kremlin's actions in Ukraine.

As well as for its resistance towards the idea of a Russian base on its territory.

Belarusian authorities are hindering the Eurasian integration project because of the oil and gas conflict.

Minsk demands a reduction in the price of gas while Russia seeks to make Belarus pay back their debt."