Contents tagged with Lukashenko
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Putin's 72nd birthday: sparse greetings highlight shift in global alliances
In a repeat of last year, leaders of the BRICS nations did not extend birthday wishes to Vladimir Putin. Notably this year, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Russian president received the fewest birthday greetings from foreign heads of state. Among world leaders, only Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a phone call to Putin, while others opted for sending telegrams, reported on Monday, October 7th, by the news outlet Agentstvo, …
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Lukashenko offers unexpected post-war reconstruction assistance to Ukraine
In a surprising turn, self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has offered Ukraine assistance in its post-war reconstruction efforts. The Belarusian dictator, who previously supported Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has now extended what many see as a controversial olive branch to Kyiv.
The declaration by Lukashenko was reported on October 4 by the state-controlled agency BELTA.
Lukashenko, who was complicit with Russia during the initial phase of the conflict, has …
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Lithuania submits evidence of Belarusian regime's crimes to International Criminal Court
In a historic move, the Lithuanian government has officially submitted evidence of crimes committed by the Belarusian authorities against their own citizens to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This information was reported by the Belarusian United Transitional Cabinet on Telegram.
“Given that these crimes were committed both on the territory of Belarus and member states of the Rome Statute, the ICC potentially has jurisdiction,” the cabinet's …
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Kyiv: Belarusian military unprepared and unwilling to fight Ukraine
According to sources cited by the Ukrainian National Resistance Center, members of Belarus' security services privately acknowledge that their military lacks the strength and resources to engage in combat against Ukraine. It is also noted that Belarus has transferred a significant portion of its Soviet-era weaponry and ammunition to Russia.
The military and political leadership of Belarus is hesitant to participate in the war against Ukraine, recognizing that their troops would be incapable of …
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Despite aiding Russia, Belarusian leader Lukashenko extends Independence Day greetings to Ukraine
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who played a significant role in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, has surprisingly wished Ukraine a happy Independence Day.
Both friends and foes are marking Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day with messages. Among them is Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who assisted Russia in its acts of aggression. In the congratulatory message published on his official website, Lukashenko called for friendship with the Ukrainian people.
"In Belarus, the …
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Diplomatic tensions rise following Lukashenko's accusations against Kazakhstan
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has sparked a fresh controversy, leveling accusations at Kazakhstan and other CIS countries for allegedly seeking benefits from Russia without offering anything in return.
The diplomatic row between Belarus and Kazakhstan has intensified following statements by Lukashenko, who criticized Kazakhstan's policies. Both nations are formally part of Russia's bloc of allies, yet Kazakhstan's foreign minister, Murat Nurtleu, has demanded that Minsk "objectively …
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Lukashenko claims Ukraine is denazified, calls for immediate peace talks
During an interview with Russia's Channel One, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko stated that the "denazification" of Ukraine has already taken place, urging peace talks just a week after.
"You sometimes talk about Nazis. There are no Nazis anymore. Ukraine has been denazified. Only a few insane Nazis remain, but they are no longer in trend. Today, over 70 percent of people hate Zelensky because he promised one thing and does another, and people are dying," said …
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Lukashenko claims to have deployed a third of Belarusian army to Ukrainian border, citing security threats
In an interview with Russian television, self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that in early July, he personally ordered the deployment of a third of Belarus' military forces to the border with Ukraine. He claimed this was in response to an alleged "threat" from Ukraine, which, according to him, had amassed 120,000 troops near the Belarusian border.
Lukashenko reminded viewers that in July, Russia also relocated its troops to Belarus. These forces, according to …
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Lukashenko calls for peace, distances Belarus from Russia amid Kursk setbacks
Amidst significant defeats of the Russian army in the Kursk region, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has publicly distanced his country from alliance with Russia. This marks a notable shift in tone for the authoritarian leader who had previously supported Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.)
In an interview with Russian state media, Lukashenko urged for peace talks to terminate the ongoing conflict, describing it as unnecessary for Russians, Ukrainians, or Belarusians. He referenced his …
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Belarus reinforces military near Ukraine amid airspace violation claims
In response to allegations of Ukrainian drones allegedly violating Belarusian airspace, Belarus has decided to reinforce its military grouping on the Gomel and Mozyr tactical fronts. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin disclosed that President Alexander Lukashenko directed the relocation of special operations units, ground forces, and missile troops to these regions, including Polonez rocket systems and Iskander complexes.
Responding to these developments, Andrey Kovalenko, head of the …