Lukashenko: It would be better for Europe to form an alliance with Russia

(Patria) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took two hours at a press conference on election day yesterday to speak extensively to journalists about US President Donald Trump and Europe's ties with Washington.

- They must detach themselves from the American aircraft carrier - Lukashenko said after voting, speaking about Europe at a press conference in Minsk.

He drew attention to how Trump is pressuring Europe to do more for its own security.

- You Europeans twist like snakes looking for a way out. It would be better for Europe to form an alliance with Russia. Donald is a good artist, he is an actor, a showman - said Lukashenko, who himself maintains close ties with Moscow.

However, he added that he does not expect Trump's second term to bring changes for Belarus.

Lukashenko's authoritarian rule has lasted for 30 years. He emphasized that he actually no longer wants to run.

- I did not want to run in these elections. I did not want to - he added to those present.