Belarus KGB Chief Seeks Negotiations with Ukraine to Resolve War

The chairman of Belarus's State Security Committee, Ivan Tertel, has stated that his agency is actively seeking to support President Alexander Lukashenko's efforts to reopen dialogue with Ukraine to help resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia. Tertel emphasized the importance of quiet, calm negotiations and compromise to stabilize the region, noting that much depends on the Ukrainian side's willingness to engage. Despite Belarus allowing Russian forces to use its territory in the 2022 invasion, Belarusian armed forces have not directly participated in the conflict. President Lukashenko has expressed readiness to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though Ukraine has so far rejected such offers and continues to seek Western military aid. In parallel, Belarus is also pursuing improved relations with the United States, with ongoing negotiations described as strategically beneficial by Tertel and Lukashenko, who welcomed proposals from President Donald Trump while insisting on safeguarding Belarusian interests.