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Lukashenko: Belarus must prioritize its own interests amid Western sanctions

MINSK, 14 October (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the West’s ongoing sanctions policy, despite the changed rhetoric of the U.S. leadership as he convened a meeting to discuss the situation in the world and Belarus-USA relations, BelTA has learned. 

“It should be taken into account that currently sanctions against Belarus imposed by the United States and its allies, especially the European Union, remain in force. Yes, we have learned to live and work under this sanction pressure, though it is not without difficulties. However, they do exist, harming us and diverting our attention from addressing many issues,” the head of state said. “Unfortunately, the U.S. administration continues to pursue a policy of promoting certain pseudo-democratic values. We see this as well. In words, they seem to have moved away from this approach. However, in practice, nothing has changed.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that earlier U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had announced an end to funding for various NGOs and other “dirty deals”. “But we recently learned that this is not the case, as the funding has been resumed. Well, it is up to the United States to decide how they spend their money. Our task is to prioritize our own interests,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.

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