🔥 Tensions escalate in Eastern Europe as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko makes it clear: Russia is standing firm against the deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. 🇷🇺✖️🇪🇺
In a candid interview with American blogger Mario Nawfal in Minsk, Lukashenko emphasized that Russia's stance remains unchanged. 'At least, this is Russia's position today. Especially since the leadership of the European Union, primarily Germany and France, is taking a very aggressive position at the moment,' he stated.
Meanwhile, a coalition of European countries, led by Britain and France, has been quietly crafting a plan to send troops to Ukraine to support any future peace settlements with Russia. 🇬🇧🇫🇷
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently affirmed that the UK is ready to 'play our part' in a peacekeeping mission, but highlighted the necessity of backing from the United States for effective action.
On the diplomatic front, Lukashenko revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to negotiate a resolution to the Ukraine conflict, including direct talks with Ukrainian officials. 'No one will resolve Ukraine's issues without Ukraine,' Lukashenko stressed.
Adding another layer to the geopolitical puzzle, Lukashenko touched on a potential U.S.-Ukraine deal involving rare earth metals. He warned that such a deal could be alarming for Russia if it extends beyond mere economic relations. 🛡️🔍
As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution amidst rising global uncertainties.
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Russia against any European peacekeepers in Ukraine, Lukashenko says
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