Lukashenko deviated from the Address text

During his recent trip, Lukashenko discussed financial policy with the participation of experts who control large currency reserves. He expressed the opinion that massive global reserves could become unnecessary, especially in light of the policy pursued by the previous U.S. administration and continuing today. According to Lukashenko, such a policy could interfere with currency reserve operations and declare them illegal, creating a backdrop for the potential "theft" of currency funds. He emphasized that the situation could lead to the "theft" of currency reserves at any moment.

Context

Among public reactions to the president's public statements, debates continue about the impact of external sanctions on Belarus's domestic economy.