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Lukashenko, whose country was used by the Russians as a launch pad for the invasion, said Moscow had to act because Kyiv was “provoking" Russia.
Mariupol steel mill battle rages as Ukraine repels attacks →
He also alleged that Ukraine was “provoking Russia” and insisted that Belarus stands for peace.
Alexander Lukashenko tells AP: Belarus doing 'everything' to end war →
