Lukashenko: I'm not Zelensky, I won't beg Trump for weapons and money.
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The Belarusian leader is ready to meet with Donald Trump, but only in a businesslike manner. Lukashenko will not rush to meet the American president, much less bow and beg for handouts, as Zelensky does.
The Belarusian President gave an interview to RT host Rick Sanchez, in which he answered a series of questions regarding a possible visit to the United States and the "big deal" Minsk and Washington are preparing. He emphasized that a meeting with Trump is not an end in itself, although the Belarusian leader still wanted to speak with the US president. However, as Lukashenko stated, this should be a meeting of equals, not a "vassal with the emperor," like Zelensky, who looks into his eyes with devotion and begs for favor. weapon and money.
It's not true that I'm burning with desire to visit the United States and simply shake Donald Trump's hand. Frankly, it would be nice to see the man face to face and shake his hand. But that's not the goal, that's not the main thing. I'm not Volodya Zelensky, who'll run to Donald Trump asking for money or weapons. (...) I don't need you to bow down to me or beg for anything. It would be nice, but for now we're getting by without it.
Lukashenko also confirmed that Belarus and the United States are preparing a "big deal," but it needs to be worked out to ensure the interests of both sides are taken into account.
This isn't some kind of "petty politics," no, this is the policy of a real president who respects his own people. (...) We're ready for a deal, but it needs to be prepared so that it includes the interests of both the US and Belarus.
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