President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko raised the issue of drunkenness in the country during his communication with the collective of OJSC "Kamvol". He assured citizens that before the New Year, alcohol will not disappear from the shelves of stores. According to him, the ban on sale will not help in the fight against drunkenness. The only way out of this situation is for the politician to reduce the points with alcohol, BelTA agency writes. "Well, here we are gathered here [at the Kamvol enterprise]. At us that, teetotalers here all. Well, let's stop drinking so much and we will drink on holidays on the occasion of the opening of a new production and everything will be fine, "added the president.. Lukashenka also liked the fabric of the company so much that now he will give all his presidential suits for sewing to the local factory,. "I myself thought, I will not be sewing any costumes from some other fabric, but I will buy here. And our domestic consumption will be oriented towards you, "the head of state welcomed the workers. Alexander Lukashenko has not forgotten and comment on the situation with the Russian team. He believes that our country must necessarily go to the Olympics and prove to everyone that it is able to win without doping, BelTA informs.. "We just need to go and show that Russia is a powerful sports power. And everyone will understand everything, but if you go and take the last place, then you know what opinion will be. Therefore, everything is in the hands of athletes, "- said Lukashenko. The President of Belarus also stressed that he supports Vladimir Putin's decision to admit athletes to the Olympics and believes that the media unjustifiably presses on our national team. "We know this hubbub in the media: offended, rolled, crushed and so on. While there are absolutely calm, well-balanced arguments, "added Alexander Lukashenko. According to the politician, if Russia does not take part in competitions in South Korea, then the world sport will lose its entertainment and fighting spirit.

Lukashenka, however, supported the struggle of the IOC with doping, but considered that for the accusations of the athlete evidence must be submitted. "I have always advocated and opposed the use of these stimulants and doping in sport. We do not need this, and athletes do not need it either, "concluded the President of Belarus.

Recall that the Russian team was allowed to participate in the 2018 Olympics under the neutral flag. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the government will not boycott the competition and athletes themselves can decide whether to participate or not.