Lukashenko: Russia and China — key to Belarus

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview that Russia and China are vital partners for the country. He emphasized that Western countries, including the United States, previously closed their doors to Belarus and did not even offer to 'climb in through the window.' 'The Chinese and Russians always kept their doors open. What did we do wrong? Did we act against America somehow? No. Everything is clear. This is our position: Russia and China are vitally necessary for Belarus's existence,' the country's leader stated.

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The deterioration of relations with the West and Belarus's growing dependence on Russian and Asian partners are briefly noted.