Lukashenko orders those who 'can't work' during harvest to be sent to the army
Minsk
21 Jul 2026
14:50

Minsk

Lukashenko orders those who 'can't work' during harvest to be sent to the army

At a teleconference meeting, the President of Belarus stated that workers and officials who do not observe labor discipline during the harvest campaign should be sent to serve. "Everyone who fails to carry out the assignment — to the army. This is my order. Any official (in the government, regional or district administration) — to the farm, to the tractor, to the combine. Can't screw nuts? You'll be an assistant, passing 'ammunition'. Any failure to comply — to the army. Let them serve there. They can sit in the forest. Cadres are needed there too. Let them serve there during the harvest period. Both officials and those who don't want to work," said Alexander Lukashenko.