Alexey Bukchin. Head of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko believes That the Russian Federation wishes to join the Donbass. About this He said at a press conference on the last working day of the week in Minsk.

" Make statements That the Russian Federation wants to grab them again and Eastern Ukraine. Yes throw you! I don't believe it, " he said." To take the territory is not a problem, but What then to do?" - He asked.

He said That Russia is expected to deal with the economy of the Crimea." What will happen in the Crimea - the issue is important. On the eve of the winter - There will be even more difficult, " said the Belarusian leader." Crimea cut off from traditional communications. Russia, this burden will be difficult ", He added.

While Lukashenko is convinced That without the support of Russia Donbass militia would not last long." Unless Russia, the days of DND and LNR would be considered a long time, " said He.

" Russia, I think, is forced to protect these areas. Live there brothers and throw them in trouble it is impossible, " - said Lukashenko.

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