The United States will hold Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko accountable for supporting a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
< p>The US Embassy in Belarus stressed that the Belarusian people oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine, against supporting the Lukashenka regime in this war and against attempts to offend the sovereignty and independence of both countries.
This is stated on the website of the embassy.
“For half a year, Ukraine has endured mass bombings, city sieges and atrocities against its people. Ukraine is fighting to defend not only its democracy, but also its survival as an independent country. But the consequences of Russia's war are not limited to Ukraine. An independent future for both Ukraine and Belarus under threat due to the expansionist, imperialist policy of Russia,” the US Embassy stressed.
It is noted that the people of Belarus, like the people of Ukraine, are striving for a future based on the preservation of the sovereignty of their country, democratic principles and rule of law.
“But the exclusive focus of the Lukashenka regime on holding power has undermined Belarusian sovereignty and placed Belarusian territory, airspace and infrastructure at the service of Russia’s military needs. The complicity of the Lukashenka regime in Russia’s war against Ukraine and its support is contrary to the will of the Belarusian people,” the press service stressed. .
The US embassy says the sanctions continue to reduce Putin's combat effectiveness. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are successfully defending their state, and the Ukrainian people are more united than ever.
“From American streets to Maidan, from Capitol Hill to the Council of the European Union, Ukraine's widespread support has demonstrated that unprovoked attacks against sovereign independent states will not go unanswered and will be very expensive for both Russia and the Lukashenka regime. The United States, its allies and partners around the world are united like never before,” the message says.
The embassy notes that after the rigged presidential elections on August 9, 2020, “the Belarusian people have demonstrated exceptional resilience in supporting the democratic movement at the cost of great personal sacrifices.” Since February 24, 2022, the Belarusian democratic forces “made it clear that the Belarusian people are against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, against supporting the Lukashenka regime in this war and against attempts to offend the sovereignty and independence of both countries.”
“Belarusian volunteers are fighting side by side with Ukrainian troops, protecting Ukrainian territory. Public organizations of Belarus collect and deliver humanitarian aid in support of the Ukrainian people, and Belarusians are taking measures to prevent the transportation of Russian ammunition and military equipment through the territory of Belarus to Ukraine,” the statement stresses. diplomatic mission.
Thus, the United States stressed that they will continue to hold Lukashenka accountable for cooperation with Russian terrorists.
“The United States will continue to hold Lukashenka's regime accountable for egregious violations of human rights, including the imprisonment of more than 1,300 political prisoners. We will also firmly hold the regime accountable for supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine,” the embassy stressed.
Recall, NSDC Secretary Alexei Danilov said that the military leadership of Belarus a few days before the full-scale invasion, they assured that attacks on Ukraine from their territory and will not follow.
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