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Lukashenko Open to Zelensky Talk, Belarus Says War Only If Invaded

5/22/2026

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President Alexander Lukashenko said he is ready to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky despite claims Belarus could be drawn into war.
He told BELTA Belarus will join the Ukraine conflict only if aggression hits its territory.
President Alexander Lukashenko made the remarks while video-conferencing President Vladimir Putin during joint Russian-Belarus nuclear drills.
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia is pulling Belarus deeper into war and said Ukraine will boost border defenses.

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President Alexander Lukashenko said he is ready to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky despite claims Belarus could be drawn into war.
He told BELTA Belarus will join the Ukraine conflict only if aggression hits its territory.
President Alexander Lukashenko made the remarks while video-conferencing President Vladimir Putin during joint Russian-Belarus nuclear drills.
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia is pulling Belarus deeper into war and said Ukraine will boost border defenses.