politics
April 20, 2026
Belarus ready for big deal with US, but it needs to be prepared
Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Western sanctions had not played their part

TL;DR
- Belarus is ready for a "big deal" with the United States.
- The deal must be prepared at a low level and reflect the interests of both countries.
- Belarus could potentially be used by the US to establish relations with Russia.
- There is a favorable opportunity for the US to reach an agreement with Russia, especially during Putin's presidency.
- Agreements must be fulfilled once promised.
- Meeting with the US leader is not an end goal, and Belarus rejects a "vassal with an emperor" scenario.
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