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Lukashenka says he probably has no friends: in the presidency, he says, they start making demands

At a meeting with residents of the agrotown of Haviady in the Shklou District, Lukashenka said he remembers his position. In his view, only relatives can be close people.

Alexander Lukashenka — Lukashenka says he probably has no friends: in the presidency, he says, they start making demands
In the illustration: Alexander Lukashenka

Belarusian President Aliaksandr Lukashenka said he probably has no friends. He was answering a question from residents of the agrotown of Haviady during a working trip to the Mahilioŭ Region on 7 November. Lukashenka visited the OJSC Haviady-Ahro farm and spoke with local residents.

According to Lukashenka, a head of state cannot have friends. He also said: "I really love people who work, hard workers."

Lukashenka explained it this way: over time friends start demanding a lot, including doing something at the expense of others, and this, in his words, goes as far as corruption. He called this unacceptable for himself. There are acquaintances who have done quite a lot for him, and he remembers that.

At the same time, as he put it, "there are good people with whom I can chat, talk and so on." But he always remembers that he is the president.

Lukashenka suggested that close relatives are better suited to the role of real friends. As an example he named his sons: according to him, they have not betrayed him or abused their position.

Justice, Lukashenka said, remains his main slogan.

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