Alexander Lukashenko

Budanov sees no immediate threat of a Belarusian offensive against Ukraine

Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said he sees no current military threat from Belarus but warned that if Minsk enters the war against Ukraine, it would face disastrous consequences on July 7.

7 July, 04:36 PM

Lukashenko bet on Ukraine's destruction hoping to 'hit jackpot' — Zelenskyy

The self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, bet on Russia's victory and Ukraine's destruction, but miscalculated and is now trying to avoid even deeper involvement of the country in the war, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with The Financial Times on July 6.

7 July, 11:53 AM

Lukashenko says Belarus has no plans to fight Ukraine unless attacked

Alexander Lukashenko said Belarusians do not want war but "will not bow their heads before an enemy," making the remarks during a ceremony honoring graduates of the country's military academies on July 6.

6 July, 04:42 PM

Joining Russia and China, North Korea sees Belarus as a European anchor, expert says

Relations between Belarus and North Korea are intensifying because Minsk represents a tool to further “undermine the international rules-based order,” Arthur Kharytonov, an expert on East and Southeast Asia and president of the Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine, told NV Radio on July 1.

2 July, 02:16 AM

Lukashenko worried Putin could order his elimination – analyst

Alexander Lukashenko believes Vladimir Putin could ultimately order his assassination, prompting him to seek stronger security guarantees from China, political analyst Vadym Denysenko told Radio NV on July 1.

1 July, 04:02 PM

Lukashenko defies Putin, leans into China relationship, analyst says

Recent events show that self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has refused Moscow’s requests to deepen Belarus’s involvement in the Russo–Ukrainian war, Vadym Denysenko, head analyst at the Dilova Stolytsya business newspaper, told NV Radio on June 30.

30 June, 10:54 PM

Lukashenko holds unannounced meeting with Xi in Beijing

Alexander Lukashenko held an unannounced meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to Belarusian state media and Lukashenko's press service on June 29.

29 June, 03:28 PM

Zelenskyy: Putin’s allies told it’s time to negotiate

Kyiv has clearly conveyed to close allies of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin an offer to negotiate an end to the Russo–Ukrainian war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 26.

27 June, 12:38 AM

On final day of Zelenskyy’s ultimatum, Lukashenko flies to meet Putin

Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko flew to Russia to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Belarusian state media reported on June 26.

26 June, 08:41 PM

‘Don't drag Belarus into war,’ Lukashenko tells Russian ambassador

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko told Russia’s ambassador to Minsk, Boris Gryzlov, that he has no intention of joining Russia in its war against Ukraine, Russian outlet Agentstvo.Novosti reported on June 25.

25 June, 07:56 PM

Lukashenko resists Kremlin pressure to expand Belarus' role in war — ISW

Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is resisting Kremlin attempts to fully involve Belarus in the war, as evidenced by likely shutdown of Russian Shahed drone relay transmitters in the country, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on June 24.

25 June, 09:10 AM

Belarus takes drone control relays offline — Zelenskyy

The relay stations near the Ukrainian border in Belarus that were used for control and guidance during Russian drone strikes stopped working on June 22, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in June 24.

24 June, 07:56 PM

Belarus opposition warns Lukashenko is preparing to enter Ukraine war

Belarusian opposition figures believe Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko is preparing for direct participation in the war against Ukraine. They have already submitted a report on the matter to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

22 June, 05:23 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine may remove relays aiding Russian drone attacks

Ukraine’s public demand that Belarus dismantle relay equipment used to help guide Russian drone attacks came only after a lengthy series of private warnings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with TSN aired on the United News telethon June 21.

22 June, 11:11 AM

Ukraine says Belarusian facilities are helping Russia conduct drone strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Belarus to demonstrate its real position regarding Russia's war against Ukraine, while stating that Kyiv is aware of industrial facilities on Belarusian territory that assist the Russian military. He made the remarks during his evening address on June 20.

21 June, 12:26 PM

Zelenskyy gives Lukashenko one week to remove Russian drone relay stations

If Belarus does not remove the drone control relay stations from its border with Ukraine, Kyiv will have no choice but to destroy them militarily, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 19.

19 June, 07:58 PM

Lukashenko apologizes to Zelenskyy, rules out military action from Belarus

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko stated that Ukraine should not expect any military action from Belarus and apologized to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his previous harsh remarks in an interview with Al Arabiya channel on June 16.

16 June, 08:06 AM

Kellogg: invading Ukraine would end Lukashenko’s regime

If he caves to Moscow’s pressure and orders an invasion of Ukraine, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko will doom his regime, former U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg said on May 29.

30 May, 12:43 AM

Zelenskyy meets Tsikhanouskaya, mocks Lukashenko’s call for leaders’ meeting

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko’s offer of a possible meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Belarus by pointing to the visit to Kyiv by Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on May 26.

26 May, 07:32 PM

NV analyzes whether Belarusian army can launch real offensive on Kyiv

Whether the Belarusian army is capable of confronting the Ukrainian Armed Forces and whether Lukashenko will dare to join forces with Putin was analyzed in detail by NV together with military experts on May 26.

26 May, 10:50 AM

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