
Lukashenko Visits Russia and China Amid Ukraine Tensions
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko visits Russia and China, meeting with Putin and Xi Jinping amid tensions with Ukraine

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko visits Russia and China, meeting with Putin and Xi Jinping amid tensions with Ukraine

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko begins a large-scale tour of East and Southeast Asia to discuss high-level projects, following a working visit to Russia where he and President Putin addressed the Union State, trade, and regional security.

Belarus and Russia express concern over European militarization and Ukraine's threats. Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Sekreta highlighted Belarus's monitoring of exercises near the Suwalki Gap and concerns about Polish and French air force plans targeting Belarus and Russia. President Zelensky's ultimatum to Belarus regarding alleged equipment on its territory is seen as an attempt to draw Minsk into the conflict.
Ukraine's President Zelensky threatened to bomb Belarusian communication towers if they are not taken offline, accusing Russia of using them for drone strikes. He also urged Belarus to stop supplying fuel to the Russian army. Belarus denies aiding Moscow and claims it is not threatening anyone.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky threatened to bomb Belarusian communication towers along the border if they are not disabled, accusing Minsk of aiding Russia's war effort. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko denies threatening anyone and claims Belarus is not involved in the conflict.

烏克蘭總統澤倫斯基警告白俄羅斯領導人魯卡申柯,若在一週內未移除境內供俄軍攻擊烏克蘭的設備,基輔將採取行動。澤倫斯基指出,俄軍利用白俄境內的訊號中繼站協助指引攻擊,並表示若魯卡申柯不行動,烏克蘭將自行處理。

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening action if he fails to comply. Zelensky cited signal relay stations in two Belarusian regions bordering Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has threatened to order an attack on equipment located on Belarusian territory along the border with Ukraine if it is not removed within a week. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko previously stated the border situation was tense.
Israel condemns Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for comparing Israel's Gaza actions to the Holocaust, labeling his remarks anti-Semitic. Lukashenko criticized Israel's destruction of Gaza, referencing global outrage and proposed luxury development plans on Palestinian land.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, stated in an interview that Russia and Ukraine must compromise to end the war, calling battlefield victory unrealistic for both sides. He also mentioned improving ties with Washington and not ruling out a meeting with Donald Trump.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz will be resolved this year, citing circumstances forcing the US to cease pressure on Iran. He believes the conflict is primarily between Israel and Iran, with the US entangled due to its policies.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on the unacceptability of Belarus being drawn into the Ukraine-Russia conflict, citing it would do more harm than good.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expresses support for complete global nuclear disarmament, citing the inevitability of destructive conflict if all nations pursue nuclear weapons.

Besides Alexander Lukashenko, the leaders of Abkhazia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, South Ossetia, and Republika Srpska are coming to Moscow to celebrate Victory Day

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold intensive bilateral meetings with international guests on Victory Day, May 9. Expected attendees include Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Western sanctions had not played their part