About Alexander Lukashenko
In a June 2026 interview with Al Arabiya English, Lukashenko stated that the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East would end that year. He characterized the conflict in the Middle East as a war between Israel and Iran, adding that the United States became involved due to the policies of certain American leaders. He said he believed U.S. President Donald Trump was "aimed at stopping the war."
In May 2026, Lukashenko addressed new military conscripts, telling them that army service is "not a joke, not a vacation, and not a sanatorium." He urged them to be disciplined and careful, and said they should not be afraid, adding "let them be afraid of us." In earlier interviews, Lukashenko described himself as a leader of a medium-sized country, said he had turned the Western label of "Europe's last dictator" into a joke, and stated that he does not need to "bow or beg" for money or weapons like he said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does. He also said the European Union should become an independent pillar of the global community and argued that the West cannot solve issues in Eurasia without Russia.
Source: AI-verified profile updated from Alexander Lukashenko's recent appearances.
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Alexander Lukashenko0:00
Change.
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Unknown0:01
Yes, we did that.
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Alexander Lukashenko0:04
This is our shrine. Slutsk sashes.
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Unknown0:11
In the Middle Ages, our people were engaged in quality. And the gold thread here... they made these sashes and rich people girded themselves with them.
Give this to your daughter.
I can give it to you. Yes.
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Alexander Lukashenko0:39
Cornflower, a flower, a symbol of Belarus. What is the flower called? Again.
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Unknown0:44
Cornflower. These are modern gift options. It is not sold in stores, but it is the best vodka in the world.
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Alexander Lukashenko0:54
Ah, this is the vodka we are producing recently, the best one. The linen is not available. This is a special gift that only the secretary found.
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Unknown1:08
This is marshmallow, this is our bread.
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Alexander Lukashenko1:13
Black. Black. Prepared especially for you. These are our products. The latest, most modern option.
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Unknown1:23
The latest from the quarry.
Shell.
Decorative shell.
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Alexander Lukashenko1:41
We have a tradition: if you receive a weapon, you pay money for it.
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Unknown1:50
[laughter]
Gold in honor of your visit. Thank you.
Now our people...
Correct.
[laughter]
Owns.
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Alexander Lukashenko2:30
Just in case enemies appear.
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Alexander Lukashenko2:38
Yes, we will do that.
This is our shrine. Slutsk sashes.
In the Middle Ages, our people were engaged in quality, and the gold thread here... They made these sashes and rich people girded themselves with them.
Give this to your daughter.
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Unknown3:10
This is a golden bouquet for your wife.
