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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced another readiness inspection of the country's armed forces, saying it is time to 'shake up' the military and that the entire army will be checked, including mobilization procedures. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions tied to the war in neighboring Ukraine and Belarus's close military alignment with Russia. Lukashenko did not specify a timeline for the inspection but indicated it would be comprehensive, covering readiness across all branches. The move is likely to raise concern in Kyiv and among NATO's eastern members, given Belarus's role as a staging ground for Russian forces earlier in the war.