Lukashenka Claims Vatican and Israel Pressured Putin to Withdraw from Kyiv
In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Belarusian dictator Alaksandr Lukashenka claimed that Russia’s initial withdrawal from Kyiv was a response to requests from the Vatican and Israel, asserting they...
In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Belarusian dictator Alaksandr Lukashenka claimed that Russia’s initial withdrawal from Kyiv was a response to requests from the Vatican and Israel, asserting they later acted in bad faith.
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The Necessity of Negotiation
Belarusian dictator Alaksandr Lukashenka stated in an interview with Saudi television channel Al-Arabiya that there are numerous problems that must be solved at the negotiating table. He maintained that there is no military solution to the conflicts in either Ukraine or the Middle East.
Reasons for Non-Involvement
Lukashenka emphasized that involving Belarus in the war would be unacceptable for various reasons. He claimed that Vladimir Putin agreed, noting that Belarusian participation in any form would bring more harm than good.
The dictator added that Belarus would be highly vulnerable to military attacks if Ukraine targeted its critical infrastructure in the same way it strikes Russia. He claimed that 500 such targets in Belarus have already been identified by the opposing side.
Lukashenka also noted that if Belarus joined the conflict, the front line would extend significantly, and current forces would be unable to provide adequate defense for that sector.
Claims Regarding the Withdrawal from Kyiv
Lukashenka asserted that after the war began, Russia initially appeared poised for a quick victory. However, he claimed that Putin agreed to halt operations and withdraw troops from Kyiv following requests from the Vatican and Israel, acting on behalf of Zelenskyy.
He accused these parties of deceiving Russia, stating that despite assurances of peace, the agreements were not upheld.
Stance on Nuclear Disarmament
Regarding nuclear proliferation, Lukashenka labeled it a path to destruction and declared that he supports global nuclear disarmament. He argued that this should apply to all nations, including Russia, the United States, China, Israel, India, and Pakistan, to prevent potential global catastrophe.