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erronis

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2. Belarus is expendable in putin's eyes. It was just a convenient spot to bluster.

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 07:55 PM

5 hrs ago

If Ukraine seriously threatens Lukashenko's personal safety, he'll high-tail it back to Russia, just as he has done before.

Question would be: who would be able to effectively run Belarus as a viable country in the near term.

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Enough is enough: Zelenskyy issues ultimatum to Lukashenko World News Tonight TVP WORLD [View all] 2naSalit 5 hrs ago OP

What does Ukraine have to do to get what they need..not rushing negotiations?! This is hell for them Deuxcents 5 hrs ago #1

Belarus is expendable in putin's eyes. It was just a convenient spot to bluster. erronis 5 hrs ago #2

And... 2naSalit 3 hrs ago #3