Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Lukashenko Calls for Swift Ukraine War Resolution
The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, said that the United States and its president, Donald Trump, should work quickly to end the war in Ukraine.
He thinks that if Trump stays involved, the war could end sooner.
Lukashenko also said that he would give the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, a place to live in Belarus if he leaves his job.
There are also talks happening between the U.S., Ukraine, and Europe to try to make peace.
Some people think the U.S. peace plan is not fair to Ukraine.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko called for swift action to end the Ukraine war while the United States is engaged in diplomatic efforts.
Lukashenko praised U.S. President Donald Trump's involvement, suggesting that Trump's firm moves could lead to a resolution.
Lukashenko warned that failure to halt the war could escalate into a global conflict.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials, along with European officials, have held consultations on a proposed U.S. peace agreement.
Lukashenko previously offered Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asylum in Belarus if he leaves office.
- Who
- Alexander Lukashenko (Belarusian President), Donald Trump (U.S. President), Vladimir Putin (Russian President), Volodymyr Zelenskiy (Ukrainian President)
- What
- Lukashenko's call for swift action to end the Ukraine war and his offer of asylum to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Where
- Belarus, Ukraine, and the United States
- Why
- To end the Ukraine war and address the political situation in Venezuela
Pro-Russia Stance
Pro-Ukraine Stance
War Resolution
Pro-Russia Stance
Lukashenko supports a swift resolution to the Ukraine war, suggesting that U.S. President Trump's involvement could lead to a quicker end to the conflict.
Pro-Ukraine Stance
Ukrainian officials and many in Europe criticize the U.S. peace proposal as favoring Russia, indicating a preference for continued support for Ukraine.
- Alexander Lukashenko
- President of Belarus and ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Donald Trump
- U.S. President involved in diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war
- Vladimir Putin
- Russian President and ally of Alexander Lukashenko
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- Ukrainian President involved in the Ukraine war
- Newsmax
- U.S. television outlet that conducted the interview with Lukashenko
- BelTA
- Belarusian state news agency that posted excerpts of the interview