“We don’t need war”: Lukashenko makes new statement about Ukraine
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Saturday, May 9, 2026, during celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II. Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that Belarusians do not seek war, but they do not intend to “bow their heads to the enemy.” He also assured that Belarusian soldiers will not be sent to fight in Ukraine.
This was reported by the state news agency BELTA.
Lukashenko made the corresponding statement during a ceremony honoring graduates of higher military educational institutions and representatives of the senior officer corps.
“The Belarusian people survived incredible trials during the years of fascist occupation and, at the genetic level, do not accept war. We are peaceful people, we do not want to fight, but we do not intend to bow our heads to the enemy,” he said.
According to Lukashenko, the international “war party” is allegedly trying to prolong the war in Ukraine.
“Hypocrisically declaring its commitment to peace, the European Union has openly embarked on a course towards militarization. Billions are being spent on the purchase of offensive weapons. At the same time, absurd hysteria is being fueled around the supposed ‘threat from the east,’” he said.
In addition, Lukashenko assured that Belarusian servicemen would not participate in the war against Ukraine.
“Our alliance with Russia and commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. I emphasize once again: no one will send you to this slaughterhouse. We do not need war. It is bad that the war continues in Ukraine. We are supporters of a peaceful resolution of issues. But, as I have already said, the international “war party” does not want this,” he concluded.
It was previously reported that Belarus has again made threats against Ukraine , declaring a “harsh response” in the event of crossing the state border.
It was also reported thatin June 2026, Russia increased gasoline imports from Belarus to a historic high . The increase in supplies comes against the backdrop of a fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
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