Lukashenko Calls for Swift Ukraine War Action as US Stays Engaged

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged rapid steps to halt the Ukraine war, arguing that quick action is needed while the United States remains actively involved in diplomatic efforts.

He warned that delays risk deepening European instability and wider global impact, as fighting continues with no clear end in sight.

Speaking in an interview aired this week on U.S. television, Lukashenko said momentum must be maintained while Washington is engaged in shaping a possible peace settlement.

He aligned himself with U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated push for a fast resolution, suggesting that stronger early intervention could have altered the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

• Lukashenko urges swift action to end Ukraine war while US remains engaged
• Belarus leader backs faster diplomacy, warns delays risk wider European instability
• Comments highlight pressure for momentum in Ukraine peace efforts amid ongoing fighting

Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Trump’s approach to negotiations deserves support, even though a single leader cannot determine the outcome. He argued that the priority should be stopping the fighting to create conditions for peace talks, rather than prolonging military confrontation while diplomacy lags.

The Belarusian president cautioned that failure to freeze hostilities could widen the crisis and increase risks for neighbouring states. He said the war’s continuation places strain on Europe’s security, energy supply, and economic stability, while prolonging uncertainty for global markets and international relations.

His comments come as the United States continues discussions with European leaders and Ukrainian officials on possible pathways toward negotiations. Earlier U.S. peace proposals drew criticism from some European governments, which expressed concern that the framework appeared to tilt in Moscow’s favour. Since then, further consultations have taken place to narrow differences and coordinate positions.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched in 2022, has left Moscow controlling roughly a fifth of Ukrainian territory, including large parts of the east and south. Despite sanctions, battlefield shifts, and repeated diplomatic initiatives, neither side has shown readiness to compromise publicly on core demands.

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Lukashenko’s remarks also follow recent limited contacts between Belarus and the United States, including discussions related to detainees and sanctions relief. His call for urgency reflects Minsk’s interest in remaining relevant to Ukraine peace efforts, even as European leaders remain cautious about proposals linked to Russia and its allies.