Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko Claims Vladimir Putin Regrets Full-Scale War That Has Cost Thousands of Lives in Ukraine

In a recent interview, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, revealed that the Russian leader deeply regrets the full-scale war that has cost so many lives.

According to Lukashenko, Putin never expected the conflict to escalate to such an extreme level.

Putin’s Initial Response and Regret Over War’s Escalation

Lukashenko spoke about Putin’s early reaction to the war, explaining that, upon realizing the devastating consequences, the Russian president was immediately willing to engage in negotiations to halt the violence.

“When he saw a huge number of people dying, Putin instantly agreed to the negotiations to stop the conflict,” Lukashenko said. This occurred in the early stages of the war in 2022.

Lukashenko claimed Putin was open to negotiating issues like NATO, demilitarization, and even the protection of Russian speakers in Ukraine.

However, as the conflict grew more intense, Putin reportedly regretted how the situation had spiraled into a full-scale war.

Lukashenko Blames Western Leaders for Blocking Peace Talks

Lukashenko also shifted blame to Western leaders, particularly the former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

He claimed Johnson prevented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from pursuing peace talks in 2022.

Lukashenko suggested that the UK’s interference pushed Zelensky further into the conflict, even as peace efforts were underway.

“When the Istanbul peace process was happening, Johnson came and forbade Zelensky to agree to peace,” Lukashenko said.

Lukashenko Criticizes Biden’s Lack of Independent Decision-Making

Lukashenko went on to criticize U.S. President Joe Biden for what he described as an inability to make independent decisions during the crisis.

According to Lukashenko, Biden was influenced by external forces, which led to his failure to take direct action to end the war.

“Biden did not make decisions himself,” Lukashenko explained, adding that Biden was guided by those around him, unable to act with the same autonomy that former President Donald Trump displayed.

The War’s Origins and the Real Threat to Russia

Lukashenko also addressed the frequent claim that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was solely motivated by NATO’s expansion.

He argued that the real reason for the invasion was the threat Russia perceived from Ukraine, not just NATO’s eastward push.

He pointed out that Russia never attacked Belarus, despite NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe.

Instead, Putin focused on Ukraine, where Russia saw a more direct threat.

“He attacked or invaded Ukraine because that’s where he saw the threat to Russia,” Lukashenko stated.

Putin’s Allies Speak Out About the War’s Impact

While Lukashenko has maintained his close ties to Putin, he has also expressed concerns about the ongoing conflict and its toll on both Russia and Ukraine.

His statements shed light on the internal struggles and shifting dynamics among those who support Putin, as well as the growing sense of regret over the war’s devastating consequences.