Foreign Minister Lavrov of Russia stated that the President of Belarus, Lukashenko, joined the "Peace Council" without prior communication with China and Russia.
Lukashenko signed to join the "Peace Council" led by the United States on January 20, 2026, but explicitly refused to pay the $1 billion permanent membership fee.
The main reason for Belarus joining is likely due to being involved in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, facing severe sanctions from the West, and economic difficulties. The invitation from Trump was seen as an opportunity to enhance its international presence and expand diplomatic space. At the same time, many European countries have a cold attitude toward this organization, and Belarus's accession is seen as a "counter-signal" to Europe.
According to authoritative media reports, Belarus's decision to join the "Peace Council" indeed did not involve prior communication or consultation with its allies Russia and China.
Belarus's "independent action" is a pragmatic choice based on its national crisis, aiming to open up new paths in difficult circumstances.
Russia's "not informed" may trigger internal dissatisfaction.
China's "not informed" did not affect its established foreign policy, and its calm response reflected its commitment to the international system centered on the United Nations.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854966133669900/
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