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Lukashenko: Peace in Ukraine can be achieved within days

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 MINSK, 30 September (BelTA) –  Peace in Ukraine can be achieved within several days, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he accepted credentials of ambassadors of foreign countries in Minsk on 30 September, BelTA has learned.

"If the Europeans genuinely want peace, it can be achieved within days," the Belarusian leader stressed.

"Having lost every third person during the fascist genocide, Belarusians, like no other nation in the world, highly value human life. Every human life!” the head of state noted. “This is one of the reasons why, both earlier and today, with the military conflict raging next to us in Ukraine, we have always come forward with peace initiatives in the international arena and continue doing so. We consider the conflict between the fraternal peoples to be a great tragedy. It is a direct consequence of strategic intrigues and greatest stupidity, primarily of Western politicians."

"The conflict is much discussed today. Many people declare their desire for  peace in that land. Especially the Europeans, because the conflict is in our European home. If Europeans genuinely want peace, it  can be achieved within days. I have repeatedly stated this and I warn Europeans: please, wise up and do everything to ensure that peace is restored on that land," the Belarusian leader urged.

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