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“Neither the Ukrainian individuals, nor the Russians, nor the Belarusians want it,” he continued within the interview. “It’s them within the West, who want [the war]. I can’t reveal these information, they’re completely categorized. But typically they converse brazenly — high-ranking individuals. Saying, allow them to beat one another — Ukrainians, Russians — let everybody die on this cauldron.”
Under Lukashenko, who’s a detailed ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarus has allowed Russian troops to assault Ukraine by means of its territory. Russia has additionally stationed nuclear weapons in Belarus, to the chagrin of the European Union.
His plea for peace comes as Ukraine’s most important offensive motion of the largely defensive warfare since Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its third week. Ukraine’s navy now controls over 1,000 sq. kilometers of Russian territory within the Kursk area.
Against the backdrop of the Kursk operation, Lukashenko despatched troops to the border with Ukraine just lately to “cease potential Ukrainian breakthrough.” At the identical time, he claims he has no onerous emotions towards Ukraine.
“Ukrainians noticed that. They continuously informed us they didn’t want warfare with Belarus. We perceive this and say we won’t combat with you [Ukrainians],” Lukashenko stated. According to him Belarus and Russia are usually not concerned about increasing the contact line.
“The complete border is 1,200 kilometers. Now the northeastern district of the entrance is 1,000. Are we prepared for extra? No. And Kursk confirmed this,” Lukashenko added.
