Lukashenko apologises to Zelensky as Kallas confirms China's military role

"We are currently assessing the implications of this information carefully"-Kaja Kallas confirmed that China's military has trained Russian soldiers for combat operations in Ukraine.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made a striking statement in a television interview, declaring that Belarus poses no military threat to Ukraine. He additionally requested a public apology from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for previous sharp and provocative comments, and promised to ease tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

Kallas: China trains Russian soldiers

The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas issued an important statement confirming that the EU has received confirmation of reports regarding China's military involvement in training Russian forces. China's military has allegedly trained Russian soldiers for combat operations in Ukraine. "We are currently assessing the implications of this information carefully," said Kallas. This statement could significantly impact the EU's relations with China and open a new chapter in Western countries' diplomatic response to the war.

Trump's attention turns back to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump announced ahead of a G7 summit taking place in France that he intends to actively engage again in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine after the situation related to Iran is resolved. Trump's statement suggests that Washington has not abandoned plans for peace negotiations, but his focus is currently elsewhere.

Three events together-Lukashenko's conciliatory move, Kallas's disclosure of China's role, and Trump's promise to return to the Ukraine issue-paint a picture of a complex international situation in which military and diplomatic developments unfold in parallel and often in contradiction with one another.