Lukashenko stated about popular support in Belarus for the course of cooperation with Russia

March 14, 2025

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko stated about popular support in Belarus for the course of cooperation with Russia, which was also demonstrated by the results of the recent presidential elections. This was stated by the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko during negotiations with President of Russia Vladimir Putin, reports BELTA correspondent.

"I have long thought about what can be said about our relations. They have indeed, as you said, reached a very high level. We are creating a unique entity in the form of a Union State, the examples of which have not existed in history. We are forging an untrodden path. This is not easy. But, as you said, we have a good mirror where we can see our steps. And this is the economy, trade and economic relations. And every year (despite all the problems - they were and will be) we are growing. This indicates that we are moving in the right direction," the President said.
Speaking about the presidential elections held in Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko noted that during such political campaigns, the issue of choosing a vector between the East and the West always arises in one way or another.

"Our elections are always one side and the other. The other side, as they said in a famous movie, scattered. A small part fled to the West. But they still exist in Belarus, they are hiding. Somewhere someone is silent," the head of state stated.

In this regard, he noted the very high voter turnout in the recent elections and the percentage of votes cast in support of the incumbent President. "Although there were restraining factors from all sides. Everyone was holding back our people. In the media (opposition media. - Ed. BELTA) and so on, so that they would not go to the polls," Alexander Lukashenko noted.

The President emphasized that almost 87% of voters supported him. "And this was a vote: 'Are we with Russia, is our eastern vector, is our cradle here or somewhere else?' Well, that's the answer. The people have answered. And we have had this question, as the main question, quietly, not publicly, it has always been there. This is a feature of all our elections. Therefore, do not doubt at all. Not only I, but my colleagues – government members, deputies – supporters of our closest relations," the head of state stated. "We confirmed this in our united struggle today, the sharp edge of which is the conflict in Ukraine. We have always adhered to such a course. And it is very important that the people have demonstrated this. Our people perfectly understand who our friends are, and who our opponents, enemies, and rivals are."

Alexander Lukashenko thanked his colleague for the start of the official visit. "This demonstration is necessary for Belarusians and Russians, that we are together. That we are sovereign independent states, but at the same time, we are kindred people. That we will continue to move forward," said the head of state.

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