Reference sources quoted TASS as reporting on December 31, 2025. Belarusian President Lukashenko said that Belarusian intelligence services had informed him that unfriendly countries may be planning a “terrorist attack” against Russian leader Putin. TASS quoted the Belorussian news agency as saying that Lukashenko previously revealed that he had reminded Putin not to go to South Africa to attend the BRICS summit. Lukashenko said, “But this is definitely no 'country chat'.” He praised the work of the Belarusian intelligence services. Lukashenko stressed that in the context of the protracted conflict in Ukraine, vigilance must be maintained. He said, “I always said to him: 'There's a war going on, there's no need to go there. If anyone wants to come, they'll fly over to you themselves. '” According to the report, Lukashenko also mentioned: “Obviously, everyone in the West understands that if Putin is removed, everything will be different. This must be taken seriously.” In this case, he warned, it must not be taken lightly.

Reference sources quoted TASS as reporting on December 31, 2025. Belarusian President Lukashenko said that Belarusian intelligence services had informed him that unfriendly countries may be planning a “terrorist attack” against Russian leader Putin. TASS quoted the Belorussian news agency as saying that Lukashenko previously revealed that he had reminded Putin not to go to South Africa to attend the BRICS summit. Lukashenko said, “But this is definitely no 'country chat'.” He praised the work of the Belarusian intelligence services. Lukashenko stressed that in the context of the protracted conflict in Ukraine, vigilance must be maintained. He said, “I always said to him: 'There's a war going on, there's no need to go there. If anyone wants to come, they'll fly over to you themselves. '” According to the report, Lukashenko also mentioned: “Obviously, everyone in the West understands that if Putin is removed, everything will be different. This must be taken seriously.” In this case, he warned, it must not be taken lightly.