Lukashenko lambastes EU: "Source of hostilities"

Ukraine War Live Ticker +++ 22:09 Lukashenko Slams EU as Warmongers, Calls for Peace Talks

Lukashenko Expresses Irritation Towards EU: "Origin of Attacks"

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused the European Union (EU) of warmongering, claiming that they are using Poland and the Baltic states as launch pads for attacks beyond NATO's eastern borders. Lukashenko spoke at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Minsk. He also denounced the EU for turning into a military bloc and called for peace talks to end the current conflict in Ukraine.

Latest Developments (21:42 - 20:33)

Slovaks Protest Against Fico's Moscow Visit: Thousands of Slovaks demonstrated in Bratislava and other cities against Prime Minister Robert Fico, who visited Moscow to commemorate the Russian victory in World War II. Critics accused Fico of pro-Russian sentiments and supporting a war criminal.
Nordic Countries Invite Ukraine to Military Exercises: The Nordic countries extended an invitation to Ukraine to participate in military exercises of their Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between European allies amid escalating tensions with Russia.
Ukraine Expels Hungarian Diplomats: Kyiv expelled two Hungarian diplomats, alleging them of espionage activities in Ukraine. Budapest has previously been accused of playing a role in the conflict, being an ally to Russia in the EasternEuropean region.
Red Cross: Modern Fascism in Russia: The Red Cross spokesperson, Mikhail Malyi, has criticized the large military parade on Red Square, calling it a "parade of cynicism." He added that what Russia is experiencing now can be defined as modern fascism.
Brazilian President Lula Campaigns for Partnership in Moscow: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussing trade policies and potential strategic partnerships. Lula emphasized common interests in building small nuclear power plants.
Moscow Values Constructive Cooperation with the Vatican: Russia expressed interest in further developing its dialogue with the Vatican, particularly in the context of the Ukraine conflict. Both parties share mutual commitments to traditional values and a similar approach to global development and international relations.
Hungary Expels Ukrainian Diplomats: Hungary expelled two Ukrainian diplomats, citing spying allegations. The move follows Budapest's response to Ukraine's expulsion of two Hungarian officials due to espionage suspicions.
USA and Europeans Working Together on Ceasefire Proposal: According to French diplomatic sources, the USA and its European allies are working on a joint proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. If the proposal is rejected by Russia, new joint US-European sanctions would be imposed.
Munz: Putin’s Parade Becomes an Event for Young People: Journalist Rainer Munz commented that the military parade in Moscow is more of a propaganda event aimed at the younger generation, despite its significance as a remembrance of the victory over Nazi Germany.
Rutte Aims for Increased Defense Spending: NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte has called for member countries to commit to spending at least 5% of their GDP on defense and security annually by 2032. The proposal aims to strengthen Europe's position in terms of security policy.
Finland is Cautiously Optimistic about Ceasefire Negotiations: Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed optimism about the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, although he cautioned that a timeline could not be provided at this time.
Politicians Attend Reception in Russian Embassy: Some well-known active and former politicians, including former DDR leader Egon Krenz and BSW politician Sevim Dagdelen, attended a reception at the Russian Embassy in Berlin to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The gathering was met with protests from supporters of Ukraine outside the embassy.
Germany to Reduce Information on Ukraine Aid: According to government circles, the new German government will significantly reduce the disclosure of information regarding the delivery of weapons systems to Ukraine to avoid giving Russia strategic advantages.
Zelensky Announces "Coalition of the Willing" Meeting: Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced a meeting of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing," stating that its leaders are expected to attend. The meeting aims to contribute to European security architecture and promote peace talks.
Trump and Putin Congratulate Each Other: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulations on the anniversary of the end of World War II, emphasizing their shared holid

Keywords

Ukraine Conflict
EU-Belarus Tensions
Poland-Ukraine Relations
Hungary-Ukraine Relations
NATO
Zapad 2025 Exercises
Ceasefire Proposals
Sanctions
Propaganda
DDR History

Insights

While more focused on the Ukraine conflict between Russia and its neighboring countries, this ticker also highlights EU-Belarus tensions due to concerns over Russian military exercises (Zapad 2025), sanctions, and diplomatic strain (Section: Overall). The ticker also briefly touches upon internal changes within the EU, such as increased defense spending (Section: Rutte Aims for Increased Defense Spending) and the announcement of a new meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" (Section: Zelensky Announces "Coalition of the Willing" Meeting). Additionally, the ticker mentions negotiations for a ceasefire proposal and the potential for new sanctions against Russia (Section: USA and Europeans Working Together on Ceasefire Proposal).

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in an unprecedented move, criticized the European Union's involvement in the Ukraine conflict, labeling the EU as warmongers and advocating for peace talks.
The EU's stance on the conflict has been observed in the latest developments, such as the Nordic countries' invitation to Ukraine to participate in military exercises, aiming to strengthen cooperation with European allies.
The social and political landscape in Europe is influenced not only by regional conflicts but also by domestic events, such as the Slovaks' protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Moscow.
The EU's foreign policy and its role in global affairs are under scrutiny, with Lukashenko's remarks topping the headlines, while technical discussions on ceasefire proposals and sanctions continue in the backdrop of general news.