Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered individuals deemed to be underperforming or exhibiting poor work discipline to be deployed to the border with Ukraine following a week of training. Lukashenko stated that “special forces boys” are already positioned in the forests along the border. He acknowledged challenging conditions, citing insects like mosquitoes and flies as difficulties they will face. The move appears to be a punitive measure targeting disobedient workers, utilizing border service as a form of correction. The decree raises concerns about potential provocations and increased tensions along the Ukraine-Belarus border. It’s unclear how many individuals will be affected by the order, or the exact nature of their duties. This action follows continued alignment between Belarus and Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.