Lukashenko: Trump Should Not Dictate Ukraine's President

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Friday, October 16, commented on statements by US leader Donald Trump regarding the need to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Alexander Lukashenko commented on Donald Trump's remarks about Ukraine's president.
Lukashenko stated that the Ukrainian people should decide who becomes president, not Trump.
Lukashenko said that Vladimir Zelensky promised to serve only one term and should fulfill that promise.
Lukashenko agreed with Trump that promises should be kept, but disagreed with Trump's approach of dictating to Ukraine.
The statement was made on October 16, 2024.
Trump had previously said Zelensky is not the right person for the U.S. to deal with and that Ukraine and Russia will reach a settlement without Zelensky.

Points of divergence

Lukashenko believes Zelensky has become dependent on the U.S. due to needing weapons and intelligence, which is why Trump is dictating terms. — vm
The term of Zelensky's presidency expired on May 20, 2024. — vesti
The report focuses on public opinion in Kyiv regarding Trump's call for Ukrainian elections, with no direct statement from Lukashenko. — tg_dwglavnoe

Coverage (5 sources)

In the Rada named the person who will lead Ukraine after Zelensky — Вести
Lukashenko: Trump should not dictate who should be president of Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
Lukashenko: This is not Trump's question, who should be president of Ukraine — Вести
Lukashenko: It is not Trump who decides who will be president of Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
Trump called for elections in Ukraine - what do Kyivians think about this? — DW Главное

Lukashenko: Trump Should Not Dictate Ukraine's President

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