Ukraine's Zelensky permits Russia to hold a Victory Day parade after Trump announces a ceasefire.
The Middle Corridor transport route faces obstacles despite increased cargo volume.
Lukashenko gifted Kim Jong Un an assault rifle. Kim reciprocated with a sword and vase.
Lukashenko warns continuation of Ukraine war may lead to global conflict
Ukraine Has the Cards Now
Russia is constructing military infrastructure including roads and artillery positions in Belarus near Ukraine's border, signaling plans for a potential northern offensive that would stretch Ukraine's already strained defensive resources across multiple fronts.
North Korea and Belarus signed a friendship treaty. The nations support Russia's war against Ukraine, with 2,000 North Korean soldiers reportedly dead. A meeting is expected to strengthen ties between the two sanctioned nations.
Kazakhstan's president thanked Lukashenko and Putin for helping release a Kazakh diplomat in Poland.
The EU intensified climate, energy, and security policy coordination following Russia's Ukraine invasion, but Carnegie analyst Richard Youngs argues the bloc's climate geopolitics strategy remains significantly flawed.
The US and Belarus discussed relations and the international agenda. A meeting with Lukashenko was valued. No specific outcomes were reported.