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\n Lukashenko congratulated Ukrainians on the anniversary of independence. (Photo: Natalia Kolesnikova\/AFP via Getty Images)\n <\/p>\n
Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko \u201cOur nations are connected by centuries-old traditions, He also expressed confidence that despite \u201cgeopolitical \u201cHospitable Belarus is always open to every Ukrainian who On July 28, the Forum of Democratic Forces of Belarus The Belarusian opposition accuses the Belarusian dictator of Lukashenko has repeatedly congratulated Ukraine on That same year, Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry also congratulated Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of its independence on Follow us on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and
\nchose to congratulate Ukrainians on the 35th anniversary of independence. The
\ndictator said that \u201cthe historical destinies of the Belarusian and Ukrainian
\npeoples are closely intertwined,\u201d the Belarusian president\u2019s website<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n
\nmemories of shared victories and difficult trials,\u201d Lukashenko claimed.<\/p>\n
\nupheavals,\u201d future generations of Belarusians and Ukrainians would \u201cpreserve
\ntheir age-old friendly and family ties,\u201d while the two capitals would restore
\n\u201cmutually beneficial cooperation based on trust, respect and equality.\u201d<\/p>\n
\ncomes with good intentions,\u201d Lukashenko said, wishing Ukrainian citizens
\n\u201chealth and prosperity, and their country \u2014 peace and happiness.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nreleased a letter saying that the Office of the President of Ukraine had asked
\nthe Prosecutor General\u2019s Office to consider opening criminal proceedings
\nagainst Lukashenko. In May, the Belarusian opposition called on Kyiv to hold
\nLukashenko accountable for war crimes, genocide and state terror.<\/p>\n
\ncomplicity in Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine and of forcibly transferring at
\nleast 2,442 Ukrainian children to Belarus.<\/p>\n
\nIndependence Day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. In 2024, the
\ndictator said he had always regarded Ukraine \u201cwith special respect and warmth.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nUkraine on Independence Day. Iran also supports Russian aggression. The
\nministry posted<\/a> a brief congratulatory message on X featuring the
\nflags of both countries.<\/p>\n
\nAug. 24. For more than 12 years \u2014 one-third of that period \u2014 the country has
\nbeen at war with Russia. Russian aggression has been and remains the greatest
\nthreat to Ukrainian independence, which had previously weathered waves of
\npolitical and economic crises.<\/p>\n
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