Latushko argued that Belarus stands “on a geopolitical fault line,” and that its independence can only be secured by aligning with the West. He dismissed Moscow’s security promises as meaningless for Belarusians, noting that guarantees are discussed only in the context of Ukraine. <br><br> “This is not a question for tomorrow, but for today,” he said, urging Washington and European partners to take steps to guarantee Belarusians the right to decide the future of their own state.