Lukashenko on Russia-US talks: US may try to drive wedge between Russia and China
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko commented on the talks between Russia and the United States, expressing concern about possible US attempts to drive a wedge between Russia and China.
This is reported by Radio Liberty, Censor.NET informs.
Lukashenko emphasized that the political situation on the world stage is changing, but "one should not indulge in illusions."
"We do not know what the United States wants. We do not know what they will demand from the Russians in exchange for ending the war, etc. It seems to me that they will now try to drive a wedge between the Russians and the Chinese. The Russians must not allow this to happen," Lukashenko said.
He also commented on how the negotiations could affect Belarus.
"In some ways, we might benefit; in others, it seems unlikely—especially when all these foreign companies return there, first American, then European. Competing on our turf will not be easy. But everyone will need food," Lukashenko added.
Meeting of the US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia
As a reminder, on February 12, 2025, Trump said that his meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would likely take place in Saudi Arabia.
Trump also said that a meeting between representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia would take place in Saudi Arabia next week.
On February 14, the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced that the Kingdom was ready to host a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
The meeting of the US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia will take place on February 18, Axios reports. On February 17, Censor.NET reported that Lavrov and Ushakov were flying to Saudi Arabia for talks with US representatives.
