Lukashenko says he will not send Belarusian troops to fight in Ukraine but there is a catch

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has said that Belarusians are a peaceful people who do not want war but have no intention of bowing "to the enemy".

Source: Lukashenko, speaking at a ceremony honouring graduates of higher military educational institutions and senior military officers, as quoted by the Belarusian state-owned news outlet BELTA

Quote: "The Belarusian people endured incredible hardships during the years of the Nazi occupation, so they reject war at a genetic level. We are a peaceful nation and we do not want war, but we refuse to bow down before any enemy."

Details: Lukashenko also claimed that an international "party of war" is doing everything possible to prolong the armed conflict in Ukraine.

"While hypocritically declaring its commitment to peace, the European Union has openly embarked on a path of militarisation, which practically means NATO. Billions are being spent on the procurement of offensive strike weapons. At the same time, absurd hysteria is being fanned around a sham 'threat from the east'," he said.

Addressing Belarusian servicemen, Lukashenko also insisted that they would not be sent to fight in Ukraine.

"Certain Western politicians are simply irritated by our autonomy and independence, our alliance with Russia, and our commitment to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Let me emphasise once again, no one is going to send you into this slaughter. We do not need war; it is tragic that war is going on in Ukraine. We advocate for a peaceful resolution of issues, but as I have stated, the international 'party of war' does not want this," he added.

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