Jens Asbjørn Bøgen
He also said that as time passes, it will get harder to stop the Russian army.
He also said that as time passes, it will get harder to stop the Russian army.
What is happening?
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has issued a stark warning to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky: engage in talks with Russia or risk losing the entire country.
More difficult as time passes
Speaking after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Lukashenko stressed that as time passes, halting the Russian advance will become increasingly difficult.
“A very good proposal”
According to Lukashenko, a new peace proposal regarding Ukraine has been circulated—reportedly passed from Alaska to U.S. President Donald Trump and then taken to Washington for review.
While details remain unclear, Lukashenko emphasized, “It’s a very good proposal,” urging Kiev not to ignore the opportunity.
“If they don’t stop now, they’ll lose all of Ukraine”
Lukashenko reflected on Ukraine’s missed chances, specifically referencing the 2022 Istanbul peace talks.
At that point, he claimed, Ukraine could have retained control over its eastern regions, excluding Crimea.
“They didn’t stop and they lost the east. If they don’t stop now… they’ll lose all of Ukraine,” he warned.
Lukashenko: “It will be very difficult to stop the Russian army”
After being briefed by Russia’s General Staff on the latest developments in Ukraine, Lukashenko painted a grim picture.
He said any future attempts to halt Russian forces would face serious challenges, urging Ukrainian leadership to act before it’s too late.
On Zelensky’s threats: “Calm down”
Addressing Zelensky’s recent comments about bombing the Kremlin, Lukashenko dismissed them as rhetorical bluster.
“Anything can be said and declared,” he remarked, cautioning that retaliatory actions—such as Russia striking Ukraine’s presidential headquarters—would only escalate matters.
Lukashenko urges Zelensky to “just talk”
Despite his stern tone, Lukashenko expressed a willingness to mediate or open dialogue.
“I would simply want to talk to him,” he said of Zelensky, urging the Ukrainian president to reconsider his stance.
“I have to tell you: I think the time has come to start consultations.”
Istanbul talks at a standstill
With the previous Istanbul negotiations going nowhere and Donald Trump reportedly adopting a new tone on the war, the prospects for a diplomatic resolution appear bleak.
Lukashenko’s remarks hint at growing urgency among Moscow’s allies to reopen channels of communication.
Five-hour summit between Putin and Lukashenko
Lukashenko’s warnings followed an extended five-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
The Belarusian leader was in town to attend an atomic energy forum but spent much of his time in direct talks with the Russian president, likely discussing the war and regional strategy.
Lukashenko remains Putin’s closest ally
Throughout the war, Lukashenko has remained one of Putin’s staunchest supporters.
His latest comments continue that alignment, placing the blame for continued conflict squarely on Kyiv while pressing for negotiations from a position of Russian strength.
This article is made and published by Jens Asbjørn Bogen, which may have used AI in the preparation
