Lukashenko Tells What Countries Live Under Totalitarian Regimes

In an interview with the MTRK "Mir", President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko made a bold statement regarding the state of democracy in certain Western nations. He asserted that no matter how much Americans and French may brag about their democratic systems, what actually prevails is more akin to totalitarianism.

During the interview, Lukashenko mentioned his habit of regularly watching the "Mir" television channel, expressing his interest in the developments within the post-Soviet space. He praised the journalists of this network for their impartial reporting, stating that they present a fair account of events not only in Belarus but across other countries as well.

"I appreciate this. It is something that is sorely lacking today—there's a dearth of this kind of objectivity in the world. Despite the claims and braggadocio from Americans, French, and others, what exists there is not merely propaganda; it is something far deeper and more insidious. There is no democracy to speak of—only a pervasive totalitarianism. Yet, they project themselves as paragons of democratic virtue," commented the Belarusian leader.

Lukashenko also referenced the case of Marine Le Pen, leader of the French National Rally party, who was found guilty of misusing European Union funds, as well as the legal proceedings involving Eugenia Guțul, head of the Gagauz autonomy in Moldova, who faces accusations related to the financing of the opposition party, Şor, which has been deemed illegal and dissolved by Moldovan authorities. Many observers see both cases as politically motivated.

"It’s a nightmare in any country where this happens. There has never been true democracy. What little existed was carefully swept under the rug—hidden beneath the floorboards while they declared, 'Oh, look at our democracy! Let’s mimic this.' They (the Western partners) came to us with various economic proposals and investments, opened businesses, and privatized some assets—mostly in Russia, not here. But as soon as they got the green light, they all fled. Thankfully they did. They took nothing with them. We had the wisdom to retain everything that was built by our people and their specialists. This forms the foundation of our import substitution and competitiveness," emphasized the Belarusian President.