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flag Belarus offers to mediate Russia-Ukraine war, seeks U.S. cooperation amid diplomatic thaw.

flag Belarus has offered to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with President Alexander Lukashenko urging an immediate ceasefire and stressing Ukraine’s sovereignty, while calling on the U.S. to recognize Minsk’s potential role. flag KGB head Ivan Tertel said Belarus, due to its ties with both Russia and Ukraine, could help de-escalate tensions. flag Diplomatic talks between Belarus and the U.S., supported by both Lukashenko and former President Trump, are seen as progressing, following a thaw after Biden-era tensions. flag Lukashenko criticized the U.S. for promoting "pseudo-democratic values" and noted ongoing sanctions, though he welcomed resumed funding for some NGOs. flag He praised Trump’s Middle East peace efforts and emphasized equal, trust-based cooperation, citing ties with Oman. flag Belarus remains open to dialogue with Western nations if its interests are respected.

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