Belarus can recognize the independence of the so-called “Donetsk” and “Lugansk” republics, if Russia does, President Alexander Lukashenko said, transfers BelTA.
“We will agree with Putin, as we do to be better for Russia and for Belarus. But this will be a joint decision,” Lukashenko emphasized, adding that in connection with the exacerbation of the situation in the Donbass Minsk is ready to provide Russia with any support: “Military and, if necessary, economic.”
“share the last piece of bread, just with the sufferers in the Donbas. If this is in Chernigov – and Chernihivmen will help. This is our solid position,” said the President of Belarus.