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“When Putin engages in such rhetoric, suggesting he might strike Kyiv, a sort of technological duel could occur, and it’s possible that Western nations may simply strike Belarus,” claims Aleksandr Musienko.

Moreover, he adds, when Lukashenko states that Belarus must be present at the negotiating table regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war, the resolution of the situation, and future peace in Europe, he actually understands the risks involved for himself. As the expert explains, for Putin, Belarus is merely a bargaining chip, and Lukashenko realizes he has trapped himself in a situation from which he may not find a way out.

“He (i.e., Putin) is provoking in this way, but he thinks that Trump will back down, trying to pressure Ukraine, seeing that Putin is once again threatening with the ‘Nutcracker’ and the risks of the U.S. getting involved in the conflict are present,” notes Aleksandr Musienko.

However, he states, Putin is demonstrating his inadequacy and unpreparedness for negotiations through all of this. In such a situation, the expert argues, when Putin categorically denies any option for peaceful negotiations and concessions from Russia, Trump may have no choice but to provide Ukraine with all possible assistance and pressure the aggressor.

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As reported by ZNAY.ua, Musienko stated that Ukraine can and will strike Russia with ATACMS, despite Trump's position.

ZNAY.ua also reported that Starykov spoke about how the battle for Pokrovsk will end: the Armed Forces of Ukraine have redeployed reserves.