Macron warns Lukashenko against drawing Belarus further into war against Ukraine – AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko of the risks to Belarus if it is dragged further into Russia's war against Ukraine.

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During a phone call on 24 May, French President Emmanuel Macron warned self-proclaimed Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko against drawing his country further into Russia's war against Ukraine.

Source: AFP, citing a source close to the French presidential administration, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The source told AFP that the call is the first recorded direct contact between the two leaders since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022.

Macron warns Lukashenko against drawing Belarus further into war against Ukraine – AFP

Macron warns Lukashenko against drawing Belarus further into war against Ukraine – AFP

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