We have never been traitors,” Lukashenko on Belarus’s joint course with Russia

"We have never been traitors." Two words to make my position clear on the war in Ukraine. I often discuss this topic with Vladimir Vladimirovich (Russian President Vladimir Putin - ed. Belta). Our approaches are more consistent because both he and I know what is happening on the contact line. After all, we are "co-aggressors" together. We sometimes jokingly debate: who is the bigger "aggressor" — me or him," noted Alexander Lukashenko.

"Of course, I have certain nuances in assessing the conflict in Ukraine. I told President Putin openly: I have my own understanding of some aspects of the conflict in Ukraine, but we will always remain committed to our common course. If you, the leadership of Russia, make a decision, we will always be with you, despite our differing views on what is happening there. We have never been traitors," declared the Belarusian leader.