Ukraine War: Is Russia pushing Belarus to join the war?

Belarus has started joint air force drills with the Russian military, describing it as "purely defensive".

It comes amid growing concerns that Russia is pushing Belarus to join the war in Ukraine and stretch Kyiv's forces.

Belarus has historically maintained close ties with Russia, and the two countries are considered to be allies. However, the political relationship between Belarus and Russia is complex and can vary depending on the issue at hand.