Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave an interview to the RT news channel, BelTA has learned.
The interviewer was RT host and presenter of the Sanchez Effect program Richard (Rick) Sanchez. The interview lasted for nearly two hours.
Among the topics discussed were the preparation of a major deal between Belarus and the United States, its possible terms, the United States’ unique path to resuming cooperation with Russia, via Belarus, as well as the possibility of a meeting between Aleksandr Lukashenko and Donald Trump.
Also discussed was the geopolitical situation in the world, the situation in individual countries, including the conflict in the Middle East. The Belarusian president spoke about what the war between the United States and Israel against Iran has shown the entire world.
The questions also covered Belarus’ relations with EU countries, particularly its neighbors, as well as Aleksandr Lukashenko’s friendly ties with world leaders, despite the “wishes” of certain Western politicians.
Matters on Belarus’ domestic agenda were also touched upon: ensuring security and the role of nuclear weapons, as well as the country’s system of governance. Aleksandr Lukashenko answered questions about who he answers to and what he envisions for Belarus’ future.
The RT television channel (formerly Russia Today) is a Russian international 24/7 multilingual news channel launched in 2005. It broadcasts in English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, and Serbian.