Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed openness to holding discussions with President Donald Trump, contingent upon the completion of a comprehensive agreement between their respective nations.
Speaking during a television interview with Russian network RT, portions of which were made public on Sunday, Lukashenko stated: “We are ready for a deal, but it needs to be prepared in a way that reflects the interests of both the United States and Belarus.”
The Belarusian leader maintains strong ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has provided backing for Russia’s military actions in Ukraine, though he has not deployed Belarusian forces in the conflict.
Last month, Trump representative John Coale indicated that Lukashenko might travel to the United States in the near future. Such a visit would represent a significant diplomatic shift for the long-serving authoritarian ruler, who has faced international isolation due to human rights violations and his support for Putin’s military campaign.
During his RT interview, Lukashenko noted that his country has adjusted to Western economic penalties and emphasized that any prospective agreement with Washington should encompass more than simply lifting sanctions.
“We have far more issues to resolve, and that’s the subject of a big deal,” he stated, though he did not elaborate on the specific matters. “Once we finalise this at a lower level, we’re ready to meet with Donald and sign the agreement.”
