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Lukashenko Says Ukraine Safe, Urges Compromise, Seeks Trump Meeting

6/16/2026

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told Ukraine has nothing to fear from Belarus despite claims of possible attacks.
He said Russia and Ukraine must compromise to end war and that he may meet President Donald Trump.
Lukashenko noted Russian forces continue advancing step-by-step while both sides suffer troop shortages.
U.S. envoy John Coale said Lukashenko could visit the United States after he releases hundreds of prisoners, accelerated under President Donald Trump.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told Ukraine has nothing to fear from Belarus despite claims of possible attacks.
He said Russia and Ukraine must compromise to end war and that he may meet President Donald Trump.
Lukashenko noted Russian forces continue advancing step-by-step while both sides suffer troop shortages.
U.S. envoy John Coale said Lukashenko could visit the United States after he releases hundreds of prisoners, accelerated under President Donald Trump.