President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with Poland's Prime Minister in Lviv, on December 17, 2024 YURIY DYACHYSHYN/AFP via Getty Images

In a wide-ranging interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed that Russia-allied Alexander Lukashenko called him to apologize for missiles launched from within his nation of Belarus, telling him "it is not me, It's Putin."

Zelenskyy said Lukashenko apologized for the missiles fired from his territory but denied responsibility by blaming Putin for his actions, reported RBC-Ukraine.

"It's not me, it's Putin," Zelenskyy said Lukashenko told him.

The full interview with podcast host Lex Fridman can be watched on UATV English's YouTube channel.

"He is not in jail after all the murders," Zelenskyy said. "No one in the world is able to put him in his place. Send him to prison. Do you think that is a small compromise?"

"Can you just forgive Russia," asked the reporter.

"No one will forgive," Zelenskyy said. "This is absolutely impossible."