Belarus Had Enough Of Russia - Get Out!

For decades, Belarus was a close ally of Russia within the Union State, with strong cooperation in various areas. However, in October 2024, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made a surprising declaration in an interview, stating that Russia could not annex Belarus without facing consequences. He emphasized that Belarus is a sovereign state, distinct from Russia, and that any attempt at integration that compromised this sovereignty would be met with strong resistance from the Belarusian people. Is this true or does Putin have other things in mind?