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Kremlin responds to speculation around Belarusian leader's health
Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko read a message from Mr Lukashenko during the annual ceremony at which young people swear allegiance to the former Soviet state's flag, the BelTA state news agency reported. Mr Lukashenko, 68, has led Belarus since 1994. He has used police to put down protests with the backing of Vladimir Putin and last year he allowed his country's territory to be used as part of Russia's investigation of Ukraine.
The prime minister then said that"in the same way" the"bravery and fortitude" of Mr Zelenskyy and Ukraine was"an inspiration to us all". New measures to be announced by the leaders during the 19-21 May meetings will target sanctions evasion involving third countries and seek to undermine Russia's future energy production and curb trade that supports Russia's military, they added.A former NATO commander has questioned the speed at which Western countries have armed Ukraine - and said the war could drag on for years as a result.
Asked about Mr Zelenskyy's remarks that Ukraine could beat Russia by the end of the year, Sir Richard said:"Well I would love that to be the case.
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