Belarus: Lukashenko says Russia backs ending Ukraine conflict, but the ball in US’ court

Alexander Lukashenko

MINSK, February 23. /TASS/: Russia advocates an end to the Ukraine conflict, but the peace solution depends on the US’ actions, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview with Chinese media on Thursday.

"I am 100% convinced that Russians tend to want this conflict to end. Everything is up to the Americans. Make (the United States - TASS) practical steps toward peace, and there will be peace," he said in a video excerpt that was published by Pool One, a Telegram channel close to his press service.

The Belarusian president said that "our path in Ukraine is a path of peace."

"The Chinese stick to this path," Lukashenko assured.