Leaders Warn of Nuclear Conflict Risk Amid NATO Actions

In a joint statement, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko cautioned that NATO's maneuvers related to the Ukraine conflict could lead to nuclear tensions. They criticized the European Union for its aggressive stance toward Russia.

Following extensive talks on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko issued a joint warning about the heightened risk of nuclear conflict due to NATO's current actions amidst the Ukraine conflict.

In their statement, the two leaders lambasted the European Union for its alleged aggressive policy towards Russia, labeling it as confrontational and exacerbating global tensions.

The discussions underscored the urgent need for dialogue in preventing an escalation into nuclear conflict, as geopolitical strains continue to rise.

(With inputs from agencies.)