Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has stepped into the spotlight once again, calling on Russian and Ukrainian leaders to start direct negotiations.
Speaking after his meeting with Vladimir Putin, Lukashenko warned that without serious dialogue, the ongoing war could end in disaster for everyone involved.
Leaders of Three Slavic Nations Should Sit Down Together
During a conversation with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Lukashenko stressed that the time for consultations had come.
“From the beginning of this so-called special military operation, I’ve said that the leaders of the three Slavic nations need to sit down and agree,” he said.
“Agree on ending this unclear war. If we don’t, it will be bad for everyone.”
He also expressed a personal wish to communicate directly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue.
Kyiv Faces Potentially Severe Consequences
The Belarusian leader didn’t hold back when it came to warning Ukraine.
He suggested that if Kyiv continues on its current path, the consequences could be catastrophic. “One can declare anything,” Lukashenko said.
“But if the Kremlin strikes Bankova, what will remain there? Volodymyr Oleksandrovych must calm down.”
His comments underscored the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for both sides to step back from escalating the conflict further.
Peace Proposal Is Ready, Details Pending
Lukashenko hinted that a potential peace initiative was discussed during his lengthy talks with Putin, though he did not disclose details.
“There is a good proposal on the table,” he said. “We discussed it with President Putin, but I won’t say more.
The president himself will announce it. It’s a good proposal.”
Five Hours of Intense Discussion with Putin
Reports indicate that Lukashenko and Putin met for over five hours, going through detailed reports from the Russian General Staff.
“Vladimir Vladimirovich hides nothing from me,” the Belarusian leader noted, highlighting the transparency of their discussions.
Belarus Eyes New Nuclear Power Plant
In addition to talks about the war, Lukashenko attended “World Nuclear Week” in Moscow, where he suggested that Belarus might build a new nuclear power plant in the country’s east.
He mentioned that this facility could also supply electricity to Russia’s newly integrated regions if necessary, pointing to potential energy cooperation between the two nations.