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Lukashenko responds to Belarus-Russia Union State critics

MOSCOW, 14 March (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko responded to the “hotheads” that still speak sarcastically about the union of Belarus and Russia as he delivered his speech at the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia on 14 March, BelTA has learned.

“I think that today no one needs to be convinced that we have made the right choice. Although there are still some hotheads that produce stories about the imbalance of benefits, Minsk’s dependency, the need for Belarus to become a part of Russia, and speak sarcastically about our union,” the head of state said. “If 25 years were not enough to assess the merits of the integration model of two sovereign states, then such so-called think tanks and experts are worthless.”

The situation with the sanctions has also showed that Russia needs Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed, citing microelectronics as an example. This is a sector that Belarus has been developing since the Soviet Union times.

The reality has made everything clear, he stressed. “There is no Russophobia in our country. Belarus has a respectful attitude to the shared history, religion, and traditions. Many years ago I said that Belarus would never let anybody stab in the back its older brother, Russia. We stay committed to this promise today, reliably defending and protecting our union,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

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