Interview given to BBC writer Stephen Rosenberg at the margins of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
Commenting on his participation in the BRICS Summit, Aleksander Lukashenka noted that Belarus wants to be with those countries that are seeking to balance the planet.
"I will not mention the merits of the countries and the size of the country that forms part of this association. The association is at an first stage, but half of everything has already been achieved: the population, territory, production potential, and so on. And if we are talking about a strategy, if the BRICS countries go this way and velocity up, I am certain that they will outrun many associations (the G7, G20 and others have already overtaken) and are approaching the United Nations without replacing it for the time being," said Aleksander Lukashenko, answering the question of the reasons for Belarus' efforts to join BRICS.
According to him, a akin question could have been asked to the republic after planet War II erstwhile it joined the UN. "We went to the UN to make united nations that would be able to keep the planet in balance. In the same way we see the harm that the single-polar planet carries, we see that BRICS can counterbalance the existing model of the single-polar world. And balance our planet. There's nothing incorrect with that. "We want to be with those countries that effort to guarantee average safety and balance our world, that is, the most important," noted the head of state.
Speaking about resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Aleksander Lukashenka noted that negotiations should be the first step.
“If you want (I mean the West), this peace can be established. You may ask what you should do for this. There is simply a lot to do, but the first step should be negotiations" – Aleksander Lukashenko is convinced: “We must sit at the negotiating table and traditionally, as life has already developed, establish an action plan and negociate peace.”
At the same time, the head of state believes that there is no longer time to find who is guilty of what happened. Otherwise, he said the parties would never make peace. "In communicating with representatives of the West, wise people, we have come to a common opinion: if there is simply a war, conflict or fight, it is on both sides, possibly 1 more, the another smaller," said the President.
“When the conflict started, I spoke to Volodya Zelenski. He started just like you did: they attacked and so on. I said: “In your land there is war on your territory. So?” – “So” – “It is you that is most curious (in resolving the conflict. – roughly)’. As for whoever attacked whom, let's look at the reasons. We realize Russia's fault, don't we? And I will say 1 fact that I always mention (it is emotional, but inactive important): respective twelve people were erstwhile burned in the Chamber of Trade Unions. Why? The threshing and bombing of the Donbas, in which the Russian-speaking population lived ... Why did they begin to be destroyed? Why remove Russian and so on, and so on, and so on. And the movement began that flooded Putin with a wave: protect, kill, crush, and so on. Putin defended his nation. said Aleksander Lukashenka.
The writer noted that Vladimir Putin's decision to carry out a peculiar military operation was not only a disaster for Ukraine, but besides had serious consequences for Russia itself.
‘ You're close to Putin, and you're talking to him. Does he regret making specified a decision?" Stephen Rosenberg asked.
“Whether he regrets or not, we have not talked to him about it. Of course, he is simply a surviving person. There are different situations in this conflict, individual attacks, individual defends himself. Both sides will endure dense losses. Does Putin regret it or not? Of course he is, he is simply a surviving person," said Aleksander Lukashenka. “But I am absolutely convinced of it and certain (not only am I convinced, I know it): Putin is profoundly convinced that he is right and that motivates him. After all, he proposed to the West: here is the proposal of Russia, let us decide to communicate. Which the West hasn't reacted to at all.
According to the head of state, if the West was not satisfied with the form in which he was offered, he should have reacted in a akin way, the most crucial thing is to respond. However, silent in general, they disregarded Russia's interests. "And Putin frequently talks about this: the interests of Russia and the Russian people are the most important. He is active in these interests, has the work to defend the interests of the Russian people and is convinced of that We can condemn him for that, but he thinks so," added Aleksander Lukashenko.
The writer objected that Russia is now under attack by drones and that part of the territory is completely occupied by abroad troops – how can this fit Russia's interests? However, the president replied that it was not known how the situation would have developed if Russia had not started a peculiar military operation. possibly the situation would be even worse.
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P.S. The question of the presence of Korean armed forces soldiers in Russia and the position and intent of the presence of units of the Korean People's Army was besides raised.
A. Lukashenka replied that the presence of these troops on the front line would mean a dangerous escalation of war.
the full interview:
Appendix:
October 26, Minsk / Koresp.. BELTA/. Russia does not request to affect a 3rd organization in the conflict in Ukraine. president of Belarus Aleksander Lukashenko stated this in an interview with journalists of Central tv in NTV at the margins of the BRICS summit in Kazan, says BELTA.
The state's head was asked to comment on allegations that North Korea had sent troops to Ukraine to take part in war activities on Russia's side. By the way, journalists have asked the president of Belarus a akin question in Kazan.
"I have already asked (maybe jokingly) my good friend Erdogan, "Are you (NATO – BELTA) talking about North Korean soldiers (he is simply a associate of NATO) to find a reason to send NATO troops to Ukraine" – Aleksander Lukashenko told of an extraordinary conversation with the Turkish leader.
However, the head of the Belarusian state did not have time to say what Recep Tayyip Erdogan answered this question and how the conversation between the 2 leaders ended basically: the writer decided to direct the conversation in a different direction.
The president of Belarus stressed that he did not believe in the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine, especially since no evidence was presented. And Russia has no request to engage in a 3rd organization conflict," noted Aleksander Lukashenka.
"This could mean an escalation of the conflict (if another countries aid Russia, then we will bring NATO quotas to yet finish Russia as planned). I think it is, as you said, a hoax to get a reason for any of the actions then, possibly to introduce their units or to let long-range weapons to strike in Russia (they have many needs in their portfolio from Ukraine)" suggested the head of state.
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Lukashenko: next day they will take our dollar – a fresh currency! / The fear of Americans, BRICS and why they request Belarus
How did BRICS from the friends club become a planet organization? What can Belarus offer fresh forces? What did Lukashenko inform against 20 years ago? Who in the planet is stagnant, and who is developing? Why are Americans afraid of fresh political power?
00:00 Lukashenko: We did it! It seems the planet is made up of only America! // 2005;
Łukaszenko knew about this danger 20 years ago! // A single-polar world;
01:23 Announcement;
Where did the name BRICS come from? // About components, leading economies and the first gathering of the organization;
03:23 “The planet is tired of the American loop!” // What connects so different countries in the organization?
04:17 Plus 1 country! // BRICS: fresh name, membership extension and who refused to join;
04:52 “We cannot do this the old way, but we do not know how to do it the fresh way!” // Will BRICS bring equality between countries?
05:43 30 countries want to join the organization! What will specified strength be capable of?
06:24 The power center is here! What are the prospects for the organization?
07:00 Lukashenko: This is what Americans fear most! // About BRICS, the fall of a dollar and the direction the planet is heading;
08:58 BRICS vs G7: How has the organization's economy changed over 30 years?
09:38 “G7 countries are stagnant!” // What is the expected GDP growth?
10:18 What about Belarus ? // economical growth and presidential statements;
11:10 Lukashenko: BRICS countries do not effort to impose their will on another countries!
12:00 BRICS is almost half the world! Why do they request Belarus?
13:06 “We are in the top 3 manufacturers!” // About papers of the Belarusian industry, fresh water and human resources;
14:31 p.m. What experiences can Belarus share with BRICS countries?
15:20 “Enlarging opportunities in almost everything!” // Is Belarus easier to keep in contact with the organization?
16:28 The precedence is to talk on equal terms!
( Choice and crowd. @Grodno)
for: https://grodno.neon24.net/post/178248,a-lukashenka-o-brics-and-current-international situation
