“I am pleased to note that the foundation of relations between our countries is traditionally hardened joint history of fraternal relations of Belarusians and Ukrainians. I confirm that Belarus has always been and will remain for Ukraine a predictable partner, reliable neighbor and good friend, ”Lukashenka’s press service said.

Lukashenka is convinced that “the activity of Vladimir Zelensky as the head of state will contribute to the prosperity of Ukraine, the establishment of peace and civil accord”.

Vladimir Zelensky, the presidential candidate of Ukraine, leads the elections with 73.18% of the votes according to the results of processing 90.25% of the protocols.

Earlier, Lukashenko said that Minsk and Kiev will have good relations, regardless of who wins the second round of the presidential elections in Ukraine - Petro Poroshenko or Vladimir Zelensky.