Belarusian President Says Ukraine and Russia Must Both Compromise for Peace

U.S. president has again urged Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine, as the conflict continues into its fifth year.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attends the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan, on May 29, 2026. Turar Kazangapov/Reuters

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said both Ukraine and Russia must make concessions to negotiate a deal to end the war.

Lukashenko, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, said during an interview with Al Arabiya television, aired June 15, that “every step must be used in order to reach a peace agreement through compromise.”