Lukashenko's apology: "It's not me, it's Putin" says Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Alexander Lukashenko apologized to him for the missile launches from Belarus.

- In the early days of the war, I spoke on the phone with Lukashenko, and he apologized. He said: 'It's not me. Missiles were launched from my territory, and it was Putin who launched them.' Those were his words – Zelensky said.

The conversation occurred in the initial days following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Lukashenko supposedly said: "Believe me, Volodya, it wasn't me. I told him (Putin) not to do it."

Zelensky emphasized that Lukashenko actively supports Russia's actions, referring to the war as a "special military operation." Nonetheless, the Belarusian leader attempted to explain the missile launches, claiming he had no control over them.

During the conversation, Zelensky called Lukashenko a "murderer like Putin," to which the Belarusian leader responded that "you can't fight with Russians." When asked how he could allow it, Lukashenko reportedly responded: "Okay, strike the refinery, it means a lot to me."

Zelensky expressed hope for a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, expected to take place after his inauguration on January 20 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The Ukrainian President emphasized that security guarantees for Kyiv after the war with Russia will only be effective if provided by the United States. - Trump and I will reach an agreement, and we will establish strong security guarantees, and then we can talk to the Russians - added Zelensky.

Source: TVN24/RBC-Ukraine/PAP/WP