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[00:00:00] Dear Ukrainians, today there is a [00:00:02] decision of our state on sanctions [00:00:04] against Alexander Lucenko. We respond [00:00:07] with such decisions to the obvious [00:00:09] greater involvement of Bellarus in [00:00:10] Russia's war against Ukraine. [00:00:13] Lucenko is used to bargaining away his [00:00:15] country's sovereignty and has [00:00:16] surrendered many of Bellarus's interests [00:00:18] to the Russians. [00:00:20] Even the full-scale war was brought to [00:00:22] Ukraine by Russia, including from the [00:00:24] territory of Bellarus. [00:00:27] But for a long time, Lucenko still [00:00:29] refrained from his direct harsh actions [00:00:31] in favor of Russia. [00:00:35] But since last fall, Ukraine has been [00:00:36] detecting repeaters on the territory of [00:00:38] Bellarus that work to support attack [00:00:40] drones. [00:00:42] It was thanks to these repeaters that [00:00:44] Russia carried out strikes on our [00:00:46] northern regions [00:00:49] from Kev and Kev region to Volen region. [00:00:52] These were strikes on the energy sector [00:00:54] on our railway. [00:00:56] Also, unfortunately, Lucenko continues [00:00:59] to play along with Putin in his [00:01:00] dangerous geopolitical game with [00:01:02] Orchnik. [00:01:04] This is a panuropean threat. [00:01:07] Also, Bellarus continues to be used as a [00:01:09] base for the supply of components, [00:01:11] equipment, and machinery for the Russian [00:01:12] army. [00:01:14] Taken together, all of this means that [00:01:16] we are also changing our policy and will [00:01:18] respond appropriately to the threat. [00:01:21] Minsk should understand this. There is [00:01:24] this political signal and sanctions. I [00:01:27] ordered a thorough review of Lucenko's [00:01:29] schemes and his accompllices. [00:01:32] We will counteract more tangibly and we [00:01:34] will work with our partners in the [00:01:35] region and throughout Europe also with [00:01:38] global partners [00:01:42] so that they are fully aware of what [00:01:43] they are dealing with when it comes to [00:01:45] the regime in Barus. [00:01:49] Barus, the country and its people must [00:01:51] not be lost to Europe. But the [00:01:53] individual who puts Belarus in service [00:01:55] of Russia certainly should be [00:01:59] today. We spoke in detail several times [00:02:01] with our team at the talks in Geneva. It [00:02:04] was the second day of the meeting and [00:02:06] the trilateral format as well as other [00:02:08] formats. [00:02:10] Ukraine is interested in the result. [00:02:13] As of today, we cannot say that the [00:02:15] result is sufficient. [00:02:17] The military discussed [00:02:21] some of the issues seriously and [00:02:22] substantively. Sensitive political [00:02:25] issues, issues about possible [00:02:26] compromises and the necessary meeting of [00:02:28] leaders have not yet been sufficiently [00:02:30] worked out. [00:02:32] We expect the next meeting and it would [00:02:34] be right to hold it as early as [00:02:36] February. [00:02:38] It is important that Europeans were [00:02:40] present, France, Britain, Germany, [00:02:41] Italy, Switzerland as the host country. [00:02:45] It is we in Ukraine who always promote [00:02:47] the position that Europe should be a [00:02:48] participant in the process. [00:02:52] I want to thank the United States of [00:02:54] America for hearing this position. [00:02:56] I also task the delegation to discuss [00:02:58] the humanitarian track. Prisoner [00:03:01] exchanges and the release of civilians [00:03:03] are needed. [00:03:06] We are looking for information on each [00:03:07] person and are always working to bring [00:03:09] our own to bring Ukrainians home. [00:03:14] Every exchange matters. [00:03:17] I am also grateful to our fighters on [00:03:19] the front lines who carry out active [00:03:20] operations and replenish the exchange [00:03:22] pool for us for Ukraine. [00:03:26] And it is the courage of our fighters [00:03:27] that provides all this humanitarian [00:03:30] results and in general our ability to [00:03:32] diplomacy, our strong diplomatic [00:03:34] positions. [00:03:38] It is important when these positions are [00:03:39] common when we all in Ukraine are [00:03:41] working to ensure that Ukraine survives, [00:03:43] defends itself, and achieves a decent [00:03:45] peace. [00:03:48] Any other policy in Ukraine right now is [00:03:51] completely unnecessary. [00:03:53] This is a time of war, a time of defense [00:03:55] of our state, protection of our people. [00:03:58] Personal matters can wait. [00:04:01] That's why I want to thank everyone [00:04:03] defending Ukraine, protecting Ukrainian [00:04:05] interests as if their own, whether in [00:04:06] any position, any job, or any role. [00:04:10] Take care of Ukraine. Take care of [00:04:12] people. Glory to Ukraine.