Lukashenko follows Putin in threatening Armenia with "what happened in Ukraine"
Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has stated, following Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, that Armenians should be "very careful" not to "repeat what happened in Ukraine".
Source: Lukashenko in a comment to journalists following the Eurasian Economic Union summit in Astana, as reported by Belarusian state-owned news outlet BELTA
Details: Lukashenko noted that many statements are currently being made in Armenia in connection with the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 7 June. For the same reason, discussions are being initiated about a possible withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union and a course towards EU accession.
Quote: "Armenians need to be cautious so as not to repeat what happened in Ukraine, God forbid. Everything started exactly the same way there. You remember that. Armenians, who have just come out of one war, must not fall into a difficult situation because of this. Do not rush. Think carefully, be wise."
Background:
- Russian ruler Vladimir Putin stated that Armenia may face a "Ukrainian scenario" due to its European integration aspirations and also threatened to "raze to the ground" any country that attempts to attack Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following Russia's threats against Armenia, called on the EU to "think more about security" and not leave vulnerable nations that may suffer because of Russia without support.
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