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  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko spoke by telephone with Ukraine's Acting President Oleksandr Turchynov to discuss the latest events in southeast Ukraine, according to the Belarusian president's press office.

 “The town of Sloviansk, where the bulk of terrorists are currently concentrated, is of particular concern,” Turchynov said.

“This is why an anti-terrorist operation is being held there, during which five terrorists have already been killed,” Turchynov said.