Lukashenko laments the challenging circumstances of Belarus to Trump, receiving encouragement in response
In an interview with Chinese television, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko discussed the current situation in his country with US President Donald Trump on August 15, 2021. The conversation, which lasted approximately 35 minutes, saw Trump express words of support for Belarus.
Lukashenko referred to specific conflicts in the south and issues with "crazy" Baltic neighbors, without providing further details. He also asserted that Trump recognized difficulties for Belarus both in the east and in the west. However, no specific support or acknowledgements from Trump during this conversation were mentioned.
Trump acknowledged the need for a strong leader to handle Belarus's current situation, but Lukashenko did not discuss a massive prisoner release, as requested by the US president. The conversation took place before Trump's meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
The source of this information is European Pravda, citing Zerkalo, an independent Belarusian media outlet. As of now, there is no exact scheduled date or place announced yet for a next meeting between President Lukashenko and US President Trump; however, Trump expressed his willingness and anticipation for a future meeting.
Lukashenko stated that Trump wished him success, acknowledging Belarus's difficult situation. It's important to note that no new information about the nature of the difficulties in Belarus was provided in the given paragraphs. The conversation between Lukashenko and Trump marked an important moment in the relationship between Belarus and the United States.
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