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Lukashenko: Belarus doesn’t want war, but prepares to prevent it

MINSK, 9 December (BelTA) - Belarus does not want war, but is preparing to avoid it, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting of the Security Council in Minsk on 9 December, BelTA has learned.

“We do not want war and do not consider anyone our adversary or competitor. Nevertheless, we are preparing for this war so that it does not happen. This has been said a thousand times. And we declare it openly and firmly. Our interests are very simple. They do not extend beyond our borders. We are concerned only with what happens within our state,” the president said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that defense and security issues in Belarus are regarded as a top priority: “Therefore, the issue of returning nuclear weapons to Belarus was raised – and accomplished. The most advanced Russian systems have been placed on combat duty. We have full mutual understanding and support from Russia. So, together we will strive to protect our country.”

“We are not going to attack anyone. That is not our agenda. Enough. We have fought enough,” the head of state stressed.

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