Belarusian President Lukashenko hints at stepping down and suggests hosting talks between Putin, Trump, and Zelenskyy.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, has hinted that he may not seek another term. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has also discussed the possibility of hosting negotiations between Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Minsk. Despite facing accusations of rigging elections and suppressing opposition, Lukashenko emphasized his desire for steady progress in Belarus without a revolutionary upheaval. The potential for diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through Belarus remains uncertain.