The multipolarity of the world cannot be stopped. Neither in a peaceful nor in a military way

The President of Belarus met with representatives of foreign and Belarusian media. Journalists from Belarus, Russia, the USA, Great Britain, France, Qatar Saudi Arabia, as well as the representative office of the Mir Interstate TV and Radio Company, were invited to a meeting with the Head of State. These are primarily the media that recently most actively sent applications for an interview with the President of Belarus. Aleksandr Lukashenko immediately proposed not to build a conversation in the form of a press conference, “Let’s hold a conversation in the free manner (not a press conference) and talk about the issues that interest you and, I believe, all your spectators and the peoples of our countries, including Belarusian people.” We offer readers to the most important statements of the Belarusian leader.

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On the global world order

The first question is global, it was asked by the correspondent of the Al Arabiya television channel in Russia Abdulzhavad Alshred. He asked how the Belarusian leader sees the world in the future. The Head of State replied that he would not predict the future, since not a single politician knows for sure this, but this is what can be stated for sure, “The world was just stunned, went crazy. The subjects participating in this are slowly going crazy. You know very well who... Recently, at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, I said that this world order has been destroyed today. It does not exist. 

We no longer live according to the laws, international rules. Today we do not even live based on some unwritten codes. No rules, no codes of conduct. The world is destroyed, the world order too. Thanks to the games that the large countries of our planet started. Speaking very softly of what awaits: we are waiting, absolutely convinced of this, departure of the single-polar system into the non-existence. Multipolarity is appearing. And this process cannot be stopped. It cannot be stopped neither in a peaceful nor military manner.”

In the future, Aleksandr Lukashenko sees the US forces, European Union, China, India as world centres. Africa and the Middle East will also show themselves.
“I would like the post-Soviet space, as far as possible, to consolidate and also act as one of the points of the support,” the President added.

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On the deployment of Wagner group

French journalists asked about the situation with the Wagner PMC. They shared that they saw satellite pictures from the Osipovichi District, where camps were supposedly built. The President of Belarus clearly outlined, “We do not build camps. We offered them several former military towns that were used in wartime. But the Wagner PMC has another vision on their delpoyment...”
Regarding the whereabouts of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Head of State said that he was not in Belarus.
The President did not hide the fact that Wagner had something to teach us and confirmed that he really made an offer to Yevgeny Prigozhin to withdraw the PMC units to Belarus. However, the solution of the issue depends on the Russian authorities and the Wagner group itself, “We will definitely inform about our further relations with this unit... 

I am absolutely not worried and not bothered that we will have a certain number of these fighters. Moreover, they will be placed under certain conditions. And the main condition: if we need to use this unit for the defence of our state (if they are here), it will be involved instantly in any direction. And their experience will be in demand. We never attacked anyone and are not going to attack.”

At the same time, the President indicated the fundamental moment, “When they make a decision to be placed here — a contract will be concluded with them, which will be legally binding and where everything will be spelled out. Then the framework in which this unit will act will be determined at the level of the law or decree of the President.”

On the influence of an attempt to rebellion on Putin’s position

When asked about whether the position of Vladimir Putin was shaken against the backdrop of a recent attempt by a military rebellion, Aleksandr Lukashenko answered unequivocally, “Don’t even count on it. There was no shaking... 

No weakening! In such a situation, President Putin and any president, on the contrary, are activated, pull themselves together, but Putin is even more so. I know his character. This, on the contrary, contributed not only to his composure, but also, I would say, in a good sense of the word, aggressiveness to protect the country and respond.”

Continuing the theme of the Wagner PMC, the President emphasised that it was important to stop this rebellion during the initial stages, otherwise it would have grown into a civil war, “I said directly to Prigozhin: ‘If we do not agree, do not be offended. Our Belarusian army is in full combat readiness. Military units are identified that are ready to transfer to Moscow. We will protect Moscow with Putin’. 

The first five or seven Russian aircraft landed in our country to transfer the Belarusian special forces near Moscow. This is approximately like Wagnerians, and maybe better in some aspects. And you understand that this conflict could grow. If it was necessary to involve the forces of special operations, we were ready to do this.”

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On the situation in Ukraine

The President was asked if he was counting on the victory of Russia in Ukraine.
“I am,” followed a firm answer. “This is our close ally — legally, actually and historically. Therefore, of course, we expect this. But if you do not want Russia to win, sit down at the negotiating table and agree.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko also commented on the version that Russia could supposedly end the war by dealing a nuclear blow to the territory of Ukraine, “This is not even considered. Russia has enough of ordinary weapons, non-nuclear ones, in order to achieve its goals. 

The war in Ukraine, a special military operation are not and will not be the reason for the application of a nuclear blow from any side. Now, if there is NATO aggression, for example, of the United States of America or the NATO Bloc against Belarus or Russia, which will mean that they are invading our territory, then we will wash our hands of all responsibility.

 According to the concept of national security, Russia and Belarus, which today has this weapon, will respond. Therefore, I always say: you do not touch us, and we will never use this deadly weapon. And we will not even fight.”
The question was asked about the prospects for the resumption of the negotiation process in Ukraine. The Head of State noted, 

“A lot points to the possibility that the situation should change by the fall and we will begin to talk at the negotiating table. Maybe. Maybe not in September — a little later. I do not want to issue some information, but Europeans are already talking about this. 

The closest is France. Not far from them is Germany. Europe losses the most from this war. And the beneficiary is actually one country.”

On the placement of nuclear weapons in Belarus

Another hot topic for Western journalists is the placement of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus and control of it. The correspondent of the New York Times, Valerie Hopkins, was interested in who would still control this weapon in our territory — Belarus or Russia.
Aleksandr Lukashenko primarily outlined that it was ‘not particularly decent for any politician’ to talk on the topic of nuclear weapons, but he still announced some details. First of all, he once again confirmed the fact that a certain number of nuclear warheads was moved to the territory of Belarus and is under reliable protection. At the same time, no one could track the movement of nuclear warheads.
“I will give you a fascinating fact: we did not move nuclear warheads on the ground. We didn’t bother anyone. We moved them in such a way that neither you, nor the States (USA. — editor’s note), neither the Mi-6, nor Germany could notice this anywhere. This was our plan,” said the Head of State.
As for the use of nuclear weapons, the President said, 
“Do not worry about the use. We are not going to attack neither the United States, nor Germany, nor the UK. We are generally not going to attack anyone with the help of nuclear weapons. These are weapons exclusively for defensive purposes. If you do not touch us, you may forget about nuclear weapons. But if you make aggression against Belarus, the response will be instantaneous. The goals are defined.”
Answering the questions of Western journalists about the placement of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the Head of State also clarified that the facilities for the nuclear weapons were completely ready a month ago. Most of the nuclear weapons have already been moved to Belarus. By the end of the year, the remaining warheads will definitely be moved.

Based on materials of sb.by and belta.by