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Shkruar nga PamfletiHe has also mentioned Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, hinting that he does not consider her the right choice to bear the burden of such a complex mediation.
On May 24, a phone call took place between the Belarusian and French presidents. The phone call between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and French President Emmanuel Macron focused mainly on the war in Ukraine, the possibilities for dialogue with Moscow, and the role that European leaders can play in diplomatic efforts.
According to information published by the Belarusian state agency BelTA, Lukashenko has asked Macron to take a more direct role in communicating with the Kremlin and to commit to resolving the conflict through talks. The Belarusian head of state has presented the French president as one of the most experienced figures in European politics and as one of the leaders who can influence the opening of a channel of dialogue with Russia.
During the conversation, Lukashenko argued that Macron, due to his long tenure at the helm of France and his political weight in Europe, should take the initiative to bring the parties closer. He suggested that the French president develop direct contacts not only with Moscow, but also with Minsk, with the aim of discussing possible ways to resolve the conflict.
"You are the aksakal, the village sage. Start moving," he said, addressing the head of the Elysee Palace.
The Belarusian president also commented on the possibility of other European leaders taking on such a role. According to him, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are still relatively new figures on the political scene. He also mentioned Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, hinting that he does not consider her the right choice to bear the burden of such a complex mediation.
"In Italy there is a female prime minister. What, do you really want to entrust these duties to a woman?" the Belarusian president said, in comments that are expected to spark controversy in the European political arena.
An important part of the call was also the issue of Belarus' possible involvement in the war in Ukraine. Lukashenko stated that he had explained to Macron that Minsk has no plans to enter into a military conflict.
According to him, the French president had raised concerns about reports that spoke of a more active role for Belarus in the war, but he has dismissed these scenarios.
In this context, the topic of nuclear weapons and joint Russian-Belarusian exercises was also discussed. Lukashenko reiterated his position that nuclear weapons would only be used if Belarus faced direct aggression.
The conversation also touched on the possibility of an attack from the north on Ukraine and the consequences that such a development would bring. According to the version presented by the Belarusian president, Macron warned that such an action would bring a reaction from the Ukrainian side and its allies. On the other hand, Lukashenko insisted that the priority should remain the work for peace and not the escalation of the conflict.
He also recalled the European Political Community summit held in Yerevan, arguing that direct meetings with the participation of Russian, Belarusian and French leaders could have created an opportunity for a broader dialogue. According to him, such a meeting could be held in Minsk, with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
At the end of his statements, Lukashenko hinted that Macron had not ruled out the possibility of further contacts with Moscow, while emphasizing that the only way to ease tensions remains direct communication between the parties.
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