Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says Minsk is ready to continue doing everything necessary to restore peace in Ukraine. He said this, accepting credentials from the Ukrainian Ambassador Igor Kizim, local media write.

"Belarusians have long lived in good-neighborliness with Ukrainians, we are united by centuries-old history and a similar culture, as well as close economic ties," he said..

Lukashenka noted that Minsk will do everything necessary to restore peace and tranquility in Donbass.

"In this regard, you can rely on us," the Belarusian leader said..