Ukraine rejected a "cynical" Independence Day greeting from Belarus. Belarus is a close ally of Russia and has allowed it to send thousands of troops and launch missiles from its territory into Ukraine. In the message, Belarus wished Ukrainians "peaceful skies, tolerance, courage, strength and success in restoring a decent life". Ukraine rejected on Wednesday what it called a "cynical" Independence Day greeting from Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, blasting Minsk for allowing Russia to stage attacks on Ukraine from its territory. "Lukashenko truly believes the world does not notice his participation in crimes against Ukraine," Podolyak wrote.

Source: News 24 August 25, 2022 02:20 UTC