Lukashenko on Venezuela and USA
The president responded to questions about international relations and drugs
President Alexander Lukashenko gave an interview to the American TV channel Newsmax TV, commenting on the U.S. position on Venezuela and sharing remarks on other current topics. He emphasized that "War will lead to nothing – it will be a second Vietnam," stating that currently nothing concrete is happening between Venezuela and the U.S., while noting American interest in the country. The president noted that regional relations resemble "Ukraine next to Russia" and that all issues can be resolved peacefully.
Regarding the potential visit of Venezuelan leader Maduro to Belarus, Lukashenko responded that Maduro had not been an enemy of the country and that the doors were open for him if he wanted to come. He emphasized that Maduro is a "strong person" with whom one can talk.
On the topic of fighting drugs, the president called it a "planetary phenomenon" and stressed that "drugs cannot be defeated with rockets." He proposed seeking new methods instead of waging war.
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The interview was conducted on the American TV channel Newsmax TV, whose audience exceeds 20 million viewers.
In an interview with Newsmax TV, President Lukashenko commented on the U.S. stance on Venezuela, the possible reception of Maduro in Belarus, and ways to combat drug trafficking.
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