Russia's ally Belarus may join Moscow's forces in war against Ukraine soon: Report

Bolstering Vladimir Putin's military offensive in Ukraine, Russia's ally Belarus could soon join Kremlin's forces in full-fledged war on eastern European country, CNN reported citing officials from United States and NATO. Primarily quoting sources from Belarus opposition, media reports have claimed that thousands of forces from Minsk are being prepared to be deployed and are headed to land in Kyiv any time in upcoming 'few days'.

"Putin needs support. Anything would help," NATO personnel told CNN. 

In addition, a NATO intelligence official has alleged that Belarusian government has been 'preparing environment to justify a Belarusian offensive against Ukraine'. update surfaced a month after Belarus amended its laws allowing country to host both Russian forces and nuclear weapons permanently. 

Russia-Ukraine war: Day 28

Amid fierce resistance put forth by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's forces and unrelenting military advancements by Russian troops, experts do t perceive end of war anytime soon. However, as war on Ukraine has entered its 28th day, an UK intelligence report revealed that Putin's forces are witnessing sturdy combat operations due to which invasion of Ukraine appears to be a far-fetched goal. 

In fact, Mayor of capital city of Kyiv's suburb Irpin Oleksandr Markushyn has said that Ukrainian troops, territorial defence and even police are in '80 % control of our city' while adding that active phase of Russian invasion shall conclude by end of April. Also, re are reports suggesting that Kremlin forces have stalled ir military advancement in many areas. 

"Russian forces advancing on city from rast have stalled. Forces advancing from direction of Hostomel to rthwest have been repulsed by fierce Ukrainian resistance," Ukraine's Defence Ministry's statement stated. 

It is pertinent to mention that NATO has estimated that approximately 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers have lost ir lives. However, on or hand, Ukraine has disclosed minimal information on casualties of Ukrainian troops, although Zelenskyy claimed two weeks ago that roughly 1,300 Ukrainian troops have died.