MINSK, (TDI): Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed on Tuesday that Ukraine is attempting to draw his country into a conflict it may not be able to endure.
Speaking during a visit to a church in Logoisk on Orthodox Christmas Day, Lukashenko addressed the challenges facing Belarus, emphasizing the heightened tensions surrounding the nation.
“They (ill-wishers abroad) are under pressure. They are under duress there. So, we need to be dragged into this little war,” Lukashenko said in a statement released by his office.
The Belarusian leader criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with whom he said he previously had good relations. Lukashenko accused Zelenskyy of “receiving orders” to involve Belarus in the conflict.
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“If we are dragged into war, this will be a difficult situation. We may not be able to withstand it as a state,” he warned, expressing concerns over the potential consequences of such involvement.
Lukashenko underscored the importance of preserving peace in Belarus, stating that he is committed to doing whatever it takes to maintain stability.
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He also identified the economy as Minsk’s primary challenge, pledging efforts to overcome economic difficulties.
Zelenskyy has not yet responded to Lukashenko’s accusations.
