Lukashenko: "There was no war in Crimea"

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that there were no military clashes in Crimea. According to him, not a single shot was fired by the Ukrainian armed forces. Lukashenko noted that Russia did not need to use firepower when seizing Crimea, as the Taurida land did not experience combat operations. He emphasized that the conflict in this region is a philosophical issue rather than an actual military confrontation. In his assessment, Ukrainians were 'handed over' along with this land to Russia. These statements reflect the Belarusian leader's position regarding the events in Crimea.

Context

The situation in Crimea since 2014 has been accompanied by a conflict between Russia and Ukraine.