President of Belarus gives 2-hour interview on Belarusian-Russian relations to Chief Editor of "Ekho Moskvy"

24 декабря 2019
The President spoke about Belarusian-Russian relations, security, foreign policy and information wars in a large exclusive interview with the Chief Editor of "Ekho Moskvy". A request for clarification of all the details of the Belarusian position was formed in Russian society, and Alexei Venediktov acknowledged the existence of such an informational vacuum on the most pressing issues: from oil and gas to the "Kremlin problem" of 2024. 

An open response was made to the issue of making attempts to push political integration through the economies of Belarus and Russia. The position is clear: sovereignty is fundamental for us. The questions regarding the internal agenda of Belarus were asked: the attitude to the death penalty and recent street actions in Minsk, and how those who are under 20 see their sovereign state and its prospects on the political map of Europe today. Alexei Venediktov assessed the interview as sharp and sometimes even frank. The audio version of the interview with the Belarusian leader was broadcast on "Ekho Moskvy" radio this afternoon and sparked an active discussion on the Russian Internet.