Belarus leader rejects US alliance against Russia

In Belarus in mid-April 2026 (18 April), Lukashenko said his country's dialogue with the Americans is not directed against Russia or China. He also said Belarus refused to become friends with the US against Russia.

Lukashenko told RT's Rick Sanchez that the West would 'chew me up and spit me out'. He spoke about a Western policy directed against Russia and about Western envy of his support among Belarusians, and he cited Trump as an example when explaining the need to stay in power for a long time.