Russia, Belarus and Lukashenko

Zelenskyy said Belarus' Lukashenko apologized on the phone during the war's early days for helping Russia attack Ukraine
Lukashenko's spokesperson denied that an apology took place but confirmed that there was a call between both leaders soon after the war began.
Lukashenko apologized to Zelensky for Belarus' role, denied responsibility early in Russia's invasion, Zelensky says
Shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion began, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko apologized to President Zelensky over the country's involvement in the war, Zelensky revealed in an interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman published on Jan.
Lukashenko's spox denies apology to Zelensky for Belarus's involvement in Russia's war
"No apologies have been made by the Belarus president to Zelensky, for the simple reason that we have nothing to apologize for," Lukashenko's spokesperson Natalia Eismont said.
Zelensky Claims Putin Ally Lukashenko Called to Apologize For Strikes Launched From Belarus: 'Its Not Me, It's Putin'
In a wide-ranging interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed that Russia-allied Alexander Lukashenko called him to apologize for missiles launched from within his nation of Belarus, telling him "it is not me,
'Blatant Lie': Putin's Friend Lukashenko Denies Apologising To Zelensky Over Belarus' Role In War
Belarus denies that President Lukashenko apologized to Ukraine's Zelensky, despite Zelensky's claims in a 2022 phone call. The interview with Lex Fridman brought attention to Belarus's role, including hosting Russian military operations.
Lukashenko claims Zelenskyy is allegedly being pressured to drag Belarus into war
Alexander Lukashenko on Jan. 7 claimed rising tensions around Belarus are driven by foreign adversaries and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of being directed to provoke Belarus into war.

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‘A dictatorship like in Belarus is better than a democracy like in Ukraine,’ says Belarusian leader
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko suggested on Tuesday that Western leaders “pressured” Volodymyr Zelensky to claim ...
Russia and Belarus worked out their actions after the Baltic countries withdrew from the BRELL
Russia and Belarus worked out their actions after the Baltic countries withdrew from the Belarus—Russia ...
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Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Russia will escalate subsea cable disruption unless stopped
Russian-sponsored disruption of underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea will continue and escalate unless such activities ...
Belarus’ strongman leader pardons 20 more prisoners, but rights groups say repression continues
A statement on his website says Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 20 more people that rights ...
Russia's Neighbor Takes Big Step Towards Europe in Blow to Putin
The Armenian government on Thursday approved draft legislation to kickstart the process of the nation's accession to the European Union, a move which will serve as a blow to its neighbor, Russia.