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Lukashenko firmly stated that “we are still two separate countries,” directly countering any speculation that Belarus might be absorbed into Russia. He articulated concern that Belarus was increasingly seen as a "satellite state" and made it clear that integration without the consent of the Belarusian people would be met with stiff resistance. The message was clear: territorial acquisition had no place in the modern geopolitical landscape. Lukashenko even categorized any attempts at annexation as “impossible and unrealistic,” suggesting that such actions would lead to dire consequences, including potential conflict.