Lukashenko sends greetings and advises Ukrainians to use neighbourliness to end "confrontation"
Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has once again sent greetings to the Ukrainian people on the Independence Day and hinted that Belarus could help achieve peace, even though he helped Russia attack Ukraine and its capital.
Source: Pul Pervogo, Telegram channel of the President of Belarus
Details: Lukashenko said that "many generations of Belarusians and Ukrainians have lived in harmony and respect for centuries", trading, creating families and raising children, "courageously fighting fascism together, rebuilding a common state in the first post-war five-year plans".
Lukashenko added that these peoples "share character traits: they are hardworking, diligent, respectful of elders and their traditions, and original culture".
Quote: "Having gained independence more than three decades ago, both countries have chosen independent paths of development, building a future for which we must create safe opportunities for the dignified coexistence of the entire region.
We must use the preciousness of our neighbourliness to end the confrontation. The Belarusian side is ready to do everything necessary for this and even more. I believe that we can do it."
Details: Lukashenko wished all the people of Ukraine to "very soon" reach peace on Ukrainian land that is priceless and necessary for all people of good will.
Background:
- In 2022, Alexander Lukashenko allowed Vladimir Putin to use the territory of Belarus to attack Ukraine, thus making him an ally of Russia in the war, even though the Belarusian army itself is not participating in combat.
- In August 2022, Lukashenko did not hesitate to wish Ukrainians peaceful skies and tolerance on Independence Day.
- Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, called Lukashenko's Independence Day greetings a clown show that would have consequences.
- Ukraine's Ministry of Defence responded that missiles had been fired on Ukraine again as a "gift" from Belarus and wished Lukashenko "the same peaceful sky... and reunion with his good friends Hussein and Gaddafi".
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