Natalia Eismont, press secretary of the President of Belarus, stated that Minsk is ready to mediate a possible meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine if it contributes to a peaceful settlement of the conflict. This is reported by UNN with reference to local media.
Belarus did not ask and is not asking for the role of a mediator, but if it is necessary for peace in our fraternal republic – we are ready to organize any meeting. And we will hold everything at the highest level
– Natalia Eismont emphasized.
She also noted that the issue of a possible meeting was not discussed by Belarusian President Lukashenka during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
Recall
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