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Lukashenko Apologizes, Claims Belarus Harmless Amid Ukrainian Strikes

6/16/2026

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President Alexander Lukashenko apologized to President Volodymyr Zelensky and said Belarus poses no military threat to Ukraine.
He warned that 500 Ukrainian targets inside Belarus make its life-support infrastructure vulnerable and could invite NATO confrontation.
Lukashenko recalled offering 2022 peace talks and argued that Belarus entering the war would add 1,500 km to the front, straining Belarus and Russia.

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President Alexander Lukashenko apologized to President Volodymyr Zelensky and said Belarus poses no military threat to Ukraine.
He warned that 500 Ukrainian targets inside Belarus make its life-support infrastructure vulnerable and could invite NATO confrontation.
Lukashenko recalled offering 2022 peace talks and argued that Belarus entering the war would add 1,500 km to the front, straining Belarus and Russia.