Vladimir Putin s only war ally, Belarussian autocrat Alexander Lukashenko, was pictured in military uniform in what local sources say is a Belarussian central air force command base.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko was drawn from his sick bed to say forces were on high alert after four military aircraft were shot down near the border.
Lukashenko's reported visit to the base was his first public appearance in almost a week, following speculation over the health of the 68-year-old leader.