The President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, speaking about the conflict in Ukraine, expressed hope that it will not become global, “Belta” reports.
“God forbid that it turns into a global war. It did not even start in 2014. At that time, that war entered an acute armed phase for the first time. But what preceded this?” He noted.
He stated that Minsk is doing everything to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine.
It should be reminded that in the early morning of 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a message announcing the decision to launch a special military operation in Donbas.
“Circumstances require us to take decisive and immediate action. The Donbas People’s Republics have appealed to Russia. I have decided to launch a special military operation in this regard,” Putin said in a televised address to Russian citizens.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that from 05:00 (07:00 Yerevan time) on Thursday, the Russian Armed Forces carried out intensive attacks on Ukrainian military facilities and airports.
The Verkhovna Rada has declared martial law in Ukraine. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine announced the preliminary number of victims and wounded.
