Lukashenko Urges Russia-Ukraine Compromise After 4 Years of War, Says Victory Is Unrealistic
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 16
Lukashenko Urges Russia-Ukraine Compromise After 4 Years of War, Says Victory Is Unrealistic
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 16
Summary
Alexander Lukashenko said Russia and Ukraine must strike a compromise to end a war now in its fifth year, arguing neither side can achieve a decisive battlefield victory.
Russian forces are still advancing step by step, he said, but both armies face troop shortages — a problem he called central to the conflict and one that makes escalation more dangerous.
Belarus' leader also said Ukraine has "absolutely nothing to fear" from Belarus, despite Kyiv's warnings that Russia could launch fresh attacks from Belarusian territory.
The remarks come as U.S.-brokered peace efforts have stalled and Minsk has been warming ties with Washington; Lukashenko said he would not rule out a meeting with Donald Trump.