Lukashenko confirms Belarus’ participation in Russian attack on Ukraine
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has publicly confirmed that his government is indeed participating in Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine. ally Vladimir Putin.
Lukashenko met with Belarusian security leadership on Tuesday to analyze the “changing military and political situation” in the region. The president stressed that “there is no emergency” affecting Belarus, but he made it clear that he stands with Russia in what he also describes as a “special military operation”.
“We agree with that. We don’t hide it. But we didn’t kill anyone, we didn’t send troops anywhere,” said Lukashenko, implying only “limited” participation “to prevent the conflict from spreading to Belarusian territory.” According to the BelTA agency, to prevent a possible attack from Poland, Lithuania and Latvia.