This is a long-planned conflict between NATO and Russia
This is a long-planned conflict between NATO and Russia, meaning an attack by NATO on Russia starting from the fake Minsk agreement, which was used only for NATO to arm Ukraine and prepare for, so to speak, the decisive battle with the Russian Federation. On the Western front of the war, operations are conducted primarily through banks; therefore, the question of a possible European attack on Russia is primarily financial.
Consensus
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly stated that Belarus will not participate in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- Lukashenko emphasized that involving Belarus would be detrimental due to military vulnerability, public opposition, and strong familial ties across the border with Ukraine.
- He expressed willingness to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky for dialogue if desired.
- Several sources mention Lukashenko's criticism of the 'party of war' seeking to prolong the conflict.
- There are reports that Russia is pressuring Belarus to allow use of its territory for military operations, including drone launches and expanding the front line.
Points of divergence
- Milan Knežević claims the conflict in Ukraine is a pre-planned NATO attack on Russia, initiated through the falsified Minsk agreement to arm Ukraine for a decisive battle against Russia. — vesti
- Maria Zakharova stated that Russian forces will consider 'coalition of willing' troops in Ukraine as legitimate military targets and accused Western countries of seeking to seize Ukrainian natural resources. — tg_rian_ru
- Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, said NATO must ensure Ukraine is as strong as possible before any negotiations with Russia begin, noting that Putin must decide whether he wants to attend talks. — vedomosti
- The Wall Street Journal reports that Russia is increasing pressure on Belarus to reopen a front against Ukraine or conduct sabotage operations against NATO countries, citing plans to deploy drone control stations in Belarus and potential use of the country as a launchpad for attacks. — thebell
- Lukashenko stated that he has discussed with Putin the dangers of involving Belarus in the conflict, noting that Russia's president agrees it would cause more harm than benefit. — kommersant
Coverage (17 sources)
- Politician Knezhovich Calls the Conflict in Ukraine a Planned NATO Attack on Russia — Вести
- Mirshaymer: Europe wants Ukraine to fight Russia instead of itself — Вести
- American professor reveals what awaits Ukraine soon — Вести
- Main statements by Maria Zakharova at the briefing: — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Lukashenko claims he is prolonging the conflict in Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Rütten names NATO's task ahead of upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks — Ведомости
- Political scientist Asatryan: Ukraine is not ready for a large-scale war against Belarus — Вечерняя Москва
- Belarusian President Calls on Ukraine to Negotiate Humanely, Not by 'Blowing Dust and Shouting' — Вечерняя Москва
- Kremlin intensifies pressure on Lukashenko to open a new front against Ukraine — WSJ — The Bell
- State Duma members outline scenarios under which NATO could start a war with Russia — Вести
- Evsyutiev: Important in Kiev regime's behavior is complete loss of sense of time — Вести
- Lukashenko Reveals Consequences of Belarus's Involvement in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict — Коммерсантъ
- Lukashenko Explains the Danger of Belarus's Involvement in the Ukraine Conflict — Вести
- Lukashenko doubts Ukraine is drawing troops to border with Belarus — Интерфакс
- Lukashenko Says NATO and US Would Be Unprofitable to Involve in Ukraine Conflict — Интерфакс
- Lukashenko Explains Ukraine Conflict Delay by Saying Putin Was Fooled — Интерфакс
- JDD: Ukraine, EU and Britain Propose Constructive Requirements to Russia on Ukraine — Ведомости
Key entities
- Ukraine
- Alexander Lukashenko
- Russia
- NATO
- Belarus
- Moscow
- Kyiv
- INTERFAX.RU
- USA
- Vladimir Putin
- Minsk
- EU
- State Duma
- Maria Zakharov
- Europe
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