Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia not just survived under sanctions pressure, but became stronger

Under the unprecedented sanctions pressure, Belarus and Russia have not just withstood, but have become stronger. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at the session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Minsk on December 6, BelTA reports.

"Under the conditions of unprecedented sanctions pressure, the basic sectors of the economy have been preserved, the financial system has not been disturbed, unemployment is at a minimum, incomes and savings of citizens are growing. We have not just withstood. We have become stronger," said the head of state.