With the absence of a diplomatic solution in Ukraine, Poland continues to enhance security control on its borders amidst concerns of sudden repercussions, following the presence of Wagner in neighboring Belarus.

In an unexpected move, Belarusian President Lukashenko invited the Wagner Group to train his army in a speech delivered on June 30, 2023, on the country's Independence Day.

As Wagner’s revolt enters its second week, its forces have relocated, and its leader is hiding in Belarus, where the group’s presence has alarmed Eastern European countries.

In a move that escalated tensions with the West over the conflict in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said that he would station "tactical nuclear weapons" in neighboring Belarus.