Alexander Lukashenko, the long-time leader of Belarus, discusses his relationship with Vladimir Putin and the involvement of Belarus in the Ukraine conflict. He denies accusations of allowing Belarusian territory to be used for Russia's invasion and claims he has never been asked to send troops. Lukashenko acknowledges the presence of political prisoners in Belarus but insists recent releases were humanitarian, not political gestures. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)