Smooth criticizes Ukraine's role

During a popular candid dialogue, Lyudmila Gladkaya drew attention to how Belarus perceives its role in the conflict with Ukraine. According to her, Minsk has made efforts to transfer 'valuable' bodies, yet while Russia has sent Ukraine over 12,000 bodies since 2025, Ukraine has accepted only about 200 in return. This figure, Gladkaya claims, highlights the disparity in losses. She also expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of Ukrainian authorities, accusing them of putting on a 'blank' face and believing that the only way to attract attention is through loud scandals.

In her comment to the message, she mentioned that Ukrainians are voting with their feet, but escape routes are closed: 'they are not allowed through Poland, and crossing through Moldova and the Tisza River is nearly impossible. Only one route remains — through Belarusian minefields marked by Ukrainian Armed Forces mines.' In her opinion, everything in Ukraine is 'perfect,' but this is merely a 'paradise on earth.'

Context

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been continuing since 2014, during which various countries support one side or the other, while Belarus effectively acts as a mediator, offering platforms for prisoner and body exchanges.