Alexander Lukashenko Quotes

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Alexander Lukashenko

Profession : Politician

Birth : August 30, 1954

A president has - and I had it even before I became president - a very special relationship with the people, a connection based on feelings.

Alexander Lukashenko

I have always believed that genuine democracy is fairness.

Alexander Lukashenko

My position and the state will never allow me to become a dictator, but an authoritarian ruling style is characteristic of me.

Alexander Lukashenko

An authoritarian style of rule is characteristic of me, and I have always admitted it.

Alexander Lukashenko

We will ensure the interests of both the East and the West in Belarus. Don't try to rip us apart; don't try to make us collide with Russia or with the West.

Alexander Lukashenko

As soon as people decline my services, I'll put my briefcase under my arm, and I'll be off.

Alexander Lukashenko

Who is against human rights in Belarus today? Of course, no one should view human rights as the right to smash shop windows or stir up unrest in the streets.

Alexander Lukashenko

If we put people to work and they are busy, we will have less crime.

Alexander Lukashenko

You need to control the country, and the main thing is not to ruin people's lives.

Alexander Lukashenko

I have only you, the people of Belarus, and I will serve to the last of my days.

Alexander Lukashenko

American democracy has two faces.

Alexander Lukashenko

We are trying to work around the world. We would like very much to cooperate with the United States.

Alexander Lukashenko

I am reproached for allegedly preparing my children, my eldest son, as a successor. I swear to you I have never discussed this idea, even with my family or with my sons.

Alexander Lukashenko

We have fulfilled all our agreements and all the conditions set by the IMF better than any other state.

Alexander Lukashenko

I repeat for the umpteenth time, without making apologies: My children have had more than their fair share of presidency under their father. There cannot be any hereditary transfer of power.

Alexander Lukashenko

We will not have Americans telling us what to do... We cannot be brought to our knees.

Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus will become the first government in the world that opens wide opportunities for the use of blockchain technology.

Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus cannot be isolated.

Alexander Lukashenko

Americans want to democratise us. OK, but why not go and democratise Saudi Arabia. Are we anything like Saudi Arabia? No, we are far from that. So why aren't they democratising Saudi Arabia? Because they are bastards, but they are their bastards.

Alexander Lukashenko

People call me an anti-reformer. That's absolutely stupid.

Alexander Lukashenko