[Text/Observer Network Liu Qian]
The 24th local time coincides with Ukraine ’s 31st “Independence Day”, and it is also the half-anniversary of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus , which is close to Ukraine, sent "Independence Day" blessings to the Ukrainian people that day, hoping that they can restore a "decent life" and have "peaceful skies."
In response, Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior adviser to Ukrainian President Zelensky, made fierce criticism on social media. He said that Lukashenko was "cynically" supporting Russia's military operations in Ukraine while offering blessings for a so-called "peaceful sky."
Lukashenko, data map
According to news from the official website of Belarusian President Lukashenko on the 24th, as the whole country of Ukraine celebrates "Independence Day", Lukashenko extended holiday greetings to the Ukrainian people.
Lukashenko said: "I am convinced that today's contradiction will not destroy the centuries-old friendly neighborly relations between the two peoples. Belarus will continue to maintain harmonious relations (the two countries) and support (the two countries) various Friendly interactions with mutual respect at all levels."
Finally, Lukashenko expressed his blessings to Ukrainians to have "a peaceful sky", to have "tolerance, courage, and strength" and to successfully restore the "decent life" of the past.
Belarusian President Lukashenko sent greetings to the Ukrainian people, screenshot of the official website
Some Ukrainian officials obviously did not buy this blessing.
On the same day, Zelenskiy’s senior advisor and Uzbek representative during the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, Mykhaylo Podoljak, posted on Twitter, “Lukashenko really believes that the world has not noticed him. Participated in the 'crimes' against Ukraine, that's why he bombarded us while eccentrically blessing us with 'peaceful skies.'
Previously on July 3, at the World War II Soviet liberation Minsk rd anniversary ceremony, Lukashenko said that from the first day when Russia launched a special military operation against Ukraine, Belarus Support this decision. "Today, we are being criticized for being the only country in the world to support Russia in its fight against Nazism. We support and will continue to support Russia."
He also said, "Don't those who criticize us know that we have such close ties with Russia? Contact... We have a common army and we will continue to stand with brotherly Russia."
However, Belarus currently does not send troops to participate in Russian military operations. Lukashenko said that Belarus is unwilling to "go to war" with Ukraine.
html On July 2, according to the Belarusian News Agency (Belta), when Lukashenko delivered a speech related to Belarus’ Independence Day that day, he accused Ukraine of trying to attack military facilities on Belarusian territory three days ago, but they were all blocked by the “Armor” air defense system. Successfully intercepted. Lukashenko promised to respond to any enemy attack. However, Ukraine denied attacking targets in Belarus.This article is an exclusive manuscript of Observer.com and may not be reproduced without authorization.
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