Belarus apologizes for missile launch, blames Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed details of a conversation with Alexander Lukashenko, who apologized for launching missiles from Belarus. "It's not me, it's Putin," Lukashenko reportedly said. This information comes from an interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Alexander Lukashenko apologized to him for launching missiles from the territory of Belarus.
In the first days of the war, I spoke with Lukashenko, and he apologized. He said: 'It's not me. Missiles were launched from my territory, and it was Putin who launched them.' Those were his words, Zelensky said.
The conversation took place in the early days following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Lukashenko supposedly said: "Believe me, Volodya, it wasn't me. I told him (Putin) not to do it."
Lukashenko and his relations with Russia
Zelensky emphasized that Lukashenko actively supports Russia's actions, calling the war a "special military operation." Nonetheless, the Belarusian leader tried to explain the missile launch, claiming he had no control over it.
During the conversation, Zelensky called Lukashenko a "murderer like Putin," to which the Belarusian leader reportedly responded that "you can't fight with Russians." When asked how he could allow it, Lukashenko reportedly responded: "Okay, strike the refinery, it means a lot to me."
Security guarantees for Ukraine
Zelensky expressed hope for a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, which is expected to take place after his inauguration on January 20. The Ukrainian president emphasized that security guarantees for Kyiv after the war with Russia will only be effective if provided by the United States. "Trump and I will reach an agreement, and we will establish strong security guarantees, and then we can talk to the Russians," added Zelensky.
Source: TVN24/RBC-Ukraine/PAP/WP
