said on Sunday Russia had agreed to talks at a venue on the Belarusian border near the Pripyat River, the first since Russia invaded its neighbour last week.
“We see this announcement, this order, as an attempt to raise the stakes and to put additional pressure on the Ukrainian delegation. But we will not give in to this pressure,” Kuleba said. “I would like to remind you that just a couple of days ago when the war started, Russia was not interested in any talks at all. After they suffered losses and the Blitzkrieg failed, Russia started speaking with the language of ultimatums,” Kuleba said.
Lukashenko had undertaken responsibility for ensuring that all planes, helicopters and missiles stationed on Belarusian territory remained on the ground during the trip, he said.