Lukashenko Calls Himself, Putin ‘Co-Aggressors’ in Ukraine
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko reaffirmed Minsk’s alignment with Moscow during an EAEU summit, joking that he and Vladimir Putin debate who is the greater “co-aggressor” in Ukraine. Lukashenko pledged that Belarus will execute Kremlin decisions and preserve a unified fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok.
On October 2, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko declared his nation's unflinching support for Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. During a meeting in Minsk, Lukashenko joked about the two leaders debating who is the greater "co-aggressor," suggesting that Belarus will unquestioningly follow Kremlin directives. He emphasized that while he has personal views on the war's various aspects, Belarus will always stand by Russia, regardless of individual disagreements.
Lukashenko reiterated his long-standing pledge to never allow anyone to "shoot Russia in the back," defining the Belarusian-Russian alliance as an inseparable region stretching from Brest to Vladivostok. He hinted that other members of the Eurasian Economic Union might opt for deeper integration into this unified economic, military, and political sphere.
Following his remarks, Lukashenko reconfirmed his commitment to Moscow, balancing threats of domestic military inspections with assurances that Belarus would not provoke an armed conflict against neighboring countries. Despite his insistence on maintaining a defensive stance, Belarus continues to serve as a crucial logistical hub for Russia's operations in Ukraine, facilitating the movement of troops and equipment across its sovereign territory and airspace.
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