Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told senior officers and military graduates that his army will not take part in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, dismissing recent concerns raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). "No one is going to send you into this bloodbath," Lukashenko said, adding that Belarus supports a peaceful resolution to the war.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday night categorically ruled out sending Belarusian troops into Ukraine, telling an audience of senior officers and military academy graduates that his country will not be drawn into Russia's invasion. The remarks, reported by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), directly rebut recent warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Belarus could be preparing to join the fighting on Moscow's side.
Lukashenko said: "I emphasize again, dear friends, that no one is going to send you into this bloodbath. We don't need war, and it is a shame the war continues. We support resolving matters through peaceful means." The statement comes amid weeks of diplomatic tension between Minsk and Kyiv, with Zelensky repeatedly calling on Belarus to not only declare neutrality but to halt logistical and technical support for Russia's military operations along the border.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, the Belarusian leader has consistently resisted Russian pressure to commit troops — a position he has publicly reaffirmed even as Moscow sought to deepen Minsk's involvement in the conflict. The underlying dynamic remains unchanged: Belarus is not a combatant, but its territory continues to be used by Russia for staging areas and drone launch sites, which Ukraine views as active participation. Lukashenko's latest assurances do not address those ongoing grievances.
No independent confirmation of Lukashenko's full remarks was immediately available, and Rozentzweig's report remains the single source for the statement.
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