Lukashenko criticizes Zelensky during live interview

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a live interview, stating he once viewed Zelensky as a son but now sees him as acting poorly amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. In related developments, Russia's Defense Ministry announced the recapture of the strategic town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, previously held by Ukrainian forces since last summer. Kyiv has not confirmed a retreat from the area. Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of manipulating the U.S. ceasefire proposal, suggesting that Putin is afraid of former President Donald Trump. This follows Trump's acknowledgment of Putin's concerns regarding the ceasefire plan.