2023-06-27 17:28:12
Alexander Lukashenko
It was “painful” to watch the events in southern Russia.
(Photo: IMAGO/SNA)
Riga Three days after the aborted Wagner uprising, Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko presented his view of the chaotic situation in neighboring Russia – and voiced criticism of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin. Lukashenko admitted it was “painful” to watch events in southern Russia.
All those involved initially misjudged the risk of the conflict escalating. Two people “collided into each other,” he said, referring to Putin and Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, as reported by the Belarusian state news agency Belta. Neither Putin nor Prigozhin nor he, Lukashenko, can be described as “heroes”.
Lukashenko warned of instability in Russia: “If Russia collapses, we will all perish under the rubble.” When events unfolded over the weekend, he put the military on readiness.
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