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Lukashenko says Belarus poses no military threat to Ukraine, apologizes to Zelensky for past remarks
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarus does not pose a military threat to Ukraine and apologized to President Volodymyr Zelensky for previous harsh comments.
- Lukashenko explained his earlier remarks were in response to perceived threats from Ukraine, including claims that Kyiv had identified numerous potential targets in Belarus.
- He urged Zelensky to be more cautious with his statements to avoid provoking Belarus and emphasized that no military action should be expected from Belarus.
- The comments follow an exchange in which Ukrainian forces warned Lukashenko to stay out of the war, and Lukashenko threatened to strike a significant target in Ukraine if Belarus were threatened.
- This interaction occurs amid concerns that Russia may be trying to involve Belarus more directly in the conflict, possibly in preparation for operations against NATO countries.
