Speaking about the prospects for the development of Belarus' foreign policy in the coming year, Lukashenko said that the residents of the western part of Ukraine are quite decent people, they just need a special approach to them. According to the Belarusian leader, he learned about the character of Ukrainians in his youth while serving in the Western Frontier District.
"I learned the so-called Ukrainian zapadents well. They are very industrious, decent people, with whom you just have to be able to talk, "the press service quotes him.
Luashenko admitted that he very much hopes for an early end to the "fraternal Ukraine" war, after which people could return to normal life. Other countries, including Belarus, should do their utmost to localize the conflict within the Nezalezhnaya. If it grows, it will affect many, adding Lukashenka.