The EU has ruled out Belarus’ role as a mediator in the Ukraine negotiations.
Фото: Reuters
The European Union does not consider Belarus as a possible mediator in future peace talks on Ukraine due to Minsk’s support for Russian aggression.
European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper made this statement during a briefing in Brussels, commenting on statements by self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko about his readiness to join the peace process.
According to a European Commission spokeswoman, there is a lack of trust in the Belarusian leadership due to the Lukashenko regime’s long-standing support for Russia’s military actions against Ukraine.
“When it comes to trust in Lukashenko’s regime, it’s zero. Therefore, there’s no reason to even seriously consider their mediation. We strive for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine,” Hipper emphasized.
The European Commission also noted that consultations within the EU are ongoing on possible conditions for achieving sustainable peace and potential steps by Russia.
At the same time, Brussels believes that Moscow is currently not demonstrating a real readiness for a constructive negotiation process.
Earlier , Pryamyi reported that US Special Representative Steve Witkoff stated that new progress could be made in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the near future. According to him, the negotiation process is ongoing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also emphasized that Ukraine will not agree to a peace agreement with Russia if it includes additional territorial concessions.
According to him, the Russian side’s demands for the complete withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the territory of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions are unacceptable.
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