Lukashenko: it costs much for Western countries and Baltic States to fight against Belarus and Russia
Syria and Lebanon have been involved in the war in the Middle East, and everything is being delicately done to bring practically nuclear powers, Israel and Iran, to a conflict – as stated by the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, at the 7th Belarusian People's Congress. The Head of State, in particular, wondered whose position had been strengthened by a massacre between Israel and Palestine. At the same time, he stressed that – although these countries are geographically far from Belarus – all the developing events are close to the republic from the point of view of its interests, including economic ones.
The Head of State noted that, for this reason, the hotbed of tension is stretching towards the south in order to finally destroy Eurasian market, cultural, and friendly ties.
“It is clear who is doing this, but what is the reason? The truth is that the hegemon is losing its global hegemony, while the latter is a huge wealth for them. They can do nothing but print Dollars and be rich due to this hegemony. What is, in turn, happening in the north, on our western borders? How many of Belarus’ neighbours have become stronger? Look at the Baltic States, for example. Have they managed to become equal participants in the global political process? What influence do they have? They have lost everything that the Soviet Union was proud of: ports, fishing fleet, industry, energy security, transit, and tourist opportunities. They are now on the downward path, even despite the generous injections from Brussels,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The President stated that it costs high for the Baltic States to fight against Belarus and Russia: in 2023, Lithuania's GDP decreased by 0.3 percent, Latvia's – by 0.6 percent, and Estonia's – by 3.5 percent.
“Politicians probably don't care too much about it. After all, ordinary citizens pay for that. It's their incomes and salaries that are falling, while prices and taxes are growing. Latvians and Lithuanians have lost more than a third of population over the years of their so-called independence," the Head of State noted.
