Lukashenko Claims West Seeks to Separate Russia and Belarus
Belarus leader alleges Western elites target resource-rich eastern territories rather than Belarus itself.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed that Western interests aim to break Russia and Belarus apart, according to state news agency TASS. Lukashenko stated that resource-rich lands to the east, rather than Belarus, are the primary target of Western elites.
The comments reflect longstanding tensions between Belarus and Western nations, as well as Minsk's alignment with Moscow. No specific evidence or context for the claims was provided in the report.
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