Media silence: Why did Lukashenko visit China immediately after meeting Putin? What's the hidden truth behind it?
Last week, Belarus became the center of global attention. Zelenskyy issued a series of tough ultimatums to Lukashenko. In official statements, Lukashenko clearly stated that Belarus has no intention of starting a war; however, should war break out, Belarus will stand firmly alongside Russia.
Against this backdrop, Kyiv launched a widespread media campaign claiming that Belarus is about to attack Ukraine. Reports indicate that Ukrainian armed forces have already begun reinforcing their northern border deployments.
The only one who stands to gain from escalating tensions is Zelenskyy. Should a new conflict erupt, he could leverage greater political capital in the West and secure additional financial and military aid.
Lukashenko held two days of closed-door talks with Putin at Valday. Amid rising tensions, the two heads of state reached certain agreements—yet no news photos were released, nor was any official statement issued. This naturally triggered widespread concerns and speculation abroad. Even more mysterious is that immediately after concluding this meeting, Lukashenko embarked on a trip to China.
Lukashenko is clearly engaged in high-stakes diplomacy. He certainly does not want to be dragged into a war imposed upon him.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1869247550776331/
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