Lukashenko calls to end war

During a live broadcast, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko spoke about a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that took place at the beginning of military actions. The president noted that on the first day of the war, he called Zelenskyy and urged him to 'end the war.' In response, Zelenskyy said that an attack had occurred—and thus the war began on Belarusian territory. Lukashenko emphasized that the war in Ukraine is 'your responsibility, not ours.' The president added that the situation is now changing, and several parties might accuse Ukraine of prolonging the process. He called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict and noted that the country has a 38-year-old president who has been serving in this position for many years.

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The president spoke during a live broadcast as part of his 'VNS2025' program, where he discussed international issues.