Meaning behind lukashenko’s statement about “readiness to cooperate with Ukraine”
During a meeting with the so-called “head of the dpr” denis pushilin, belarusian dictator alexander lukashenko said that he was ready to cooperate with Ukraine on the same principles as with the “donetsk republic”.
❗️Such statements, while belarus remains an ally of the aggressor state of russia, are part of the kremlin’s propaganda strategy to legitimize the occupied territories of Ukraine. Lukashenko is trying to provide political support to the russian quasi-republic by comparing it to official states.
▫️ By signaling his support for the kremlin’s political projects in the temporary occupied territories, he is trying to demonstrate his loyalty to putin once again.
▫️ This statement is part of lukashenko’s political game. He is trying on the role of a “mediator”, building the image of a leader who allegedly seeks peace.
