Lukashenko on sanctions as a weapon

President Alexander Lukashenko noted that economic instruments achieve the goals of classical warfare: taking resources, provoking social protests, and forcing compliance with foreign rules. He listed the main types of sanctions and their impacts: "Sanctions affect more than 50 countries, embargoes block Cuba, tariff wars, currency attacks, and restrictions on access to technology."

Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus has "fully experienced" this set of "civilized rules," but while studying and understanding external conditions, the country continues to operate as if there were no restrictions or sanctions.

Experts note that Belarus continues to develop its own supply chains and seek alternative markets to mitigate the effects of external pressure.

Context

In recent years, Belarus has faced a range of sanctions from Western countries, which have affected foreign trade and the domestic economy.