OpinionAnalysis: Belarus’s Lukashenko Reverses Stance on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
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Lukashenko’s Shift Signals New Belarus Peace ApproachMore than four years into the war, Lukashenko calls for peace and warns Belarus is vulnerable to Ukrainian drone strikes.
Key FactsJun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
- Alexander Lukashenko reversed his previous confrontational rhetoric, declaring Belarus seeks a peaceful and swift resolution to the conflict.
- He emphasized deep historical and familial ties between Belarus and Ukraine, deeming Belarusian involvement in fighting illogical.
- Lukashenko expressed concern over Belarus’s military vulnerability due to ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks on critical infrastructure.
- He apologized for past insults toward President Zelensky and advocated for trilateral negotiations among Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
President Zelensky is just scum. Just scum!— Alexander Lukashenko; in a diatribe reported by BelTA about Zelensky.
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