Lukashenko confirms that US sanctions are lifted: A new start for Belarus.


Lukashenko confirms that US sanctions are lifted: A new start for Belarus.

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Lukashenko confirms that US sanctions are lifted: A new start for Belarus.

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has confirmed that the new US administration has lifted sanctions against his country and its leaders. There were rumors about this back in March when some Belarusian companies returned to the US market.

During a visit to the Brest Textile Mill, a worker asked the President if Americans can be trusted. Lukashenko replied: 'Why not? Trust, but verify.'

He then shared how he established contacts with the new government, stating they waited for the inauguration to pass before reaching out. He described the new US officials as 'normal, business-like guys.'

When asked if US sanctions against Belarus are still in effect, Lukashenko responded negatively, calling it a 'turned page.' He added that they are working normally and didn't see the need to make a fuss about the sanctions being lifted.

Lukashenko emphasized that they couldn't find common ground with the previous US administration, but things are different now. He characterized the current US officials as 'normal, calm people' who are focused on getting things done.


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Who is the President of Belarus?

The President of Belarus is Alexander Lukashenko.

What did Lukashenko say about US sanctions?

Lukashenko said that the US sanctions against Belarus are no longer in effect and called it a 'turned page.'

How did Lukashenko describe the new US officials?

Lukashenko described the new US officials as 'normal, business-like guys' and 'calm people' who are focused on getting things done.


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