Key Russian ally calls for peace negotiations in Ukraine: ‘End this scuffle’
SUMMARY
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has called for peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, which he termed a "scuffle." In an upcoming interview with Russian state news, Lukashenko urged, "Let’s sit down at the negotiating table and end this scuffle," claiming that Ukrainians, Russians, and Belarusians all suffer from the conflict, while suggesting the West benefits from it. This stance contrasts with Putin’s recent rejection of negotiations, especially after Ukrainian attacks on Russian territories. Lukashenko also dismissed concerns about Belarus joining the war, stating his country's reluctance to escalate the situation. Additionally, he criticized Lithuania for banning Belarusian vehicles, calling its government “genuine crazies” and lamenting the country's decline.
