Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko reflects on Trump’s role in Ukraine’s future

MINSK, 17 December (BelTA) – The resolution of the conflict in Ukraine largely depends on the stance of the United States and U.S. President Donald Trump, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax, BelTA has learned.

“Much now depends on the position of Trump and the United States of America. It is crucial that he does not retreat from this position. He is a forceful personality, he is sometimes impulsive. I would not want him to give up on all this and go off course. If he persists in his efforts, there will be results. The Europeans have no grounds to protest,” the head of state said.

When asked what would happen if Donald Trump became disillusioned with the prospects for a peaceful resolution and simply abandoned the issue, Aleksandr Lukashenko replied: “The war will continue. It will persist until forces within Ukraine prevail that will compel Zelensky to make peace. And these forces will be able to compel him when the front begins to completely collapse, though the start of this is already visible.” 

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