Alyaksandr Lukashenka «Belarus is never to become a part of Russia» :: Charter'97 :: News

In his interview to the “Le Mond” French newspaper the head of the state named the price-hike for the Russian energy resources the unprecedented step of Moscow and declared his strong intention to struggle for the sovereignty and independence.

“This price-hike is an unprecedented step between the two union states caused not only by the economic reasons. The Russians explain that they submit to the market laws. The market implies free competition. But we encounter the Gazprom, the Russian monopoly. Thus, it is impossible to speak either of the market or of the competition but is necessary to bare in mind the deliverer who is eager to earn minimum USD 1.5 million dollars at the moment and maybe USD 2 billion in future . I mean not only Belarus, but also Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine”, A. Lukashenka told the French journalist.

“As far as the Union of Belarus and Russia is concerned, enterprises, as well as people, should have access to energy at the same prices. All that makes a part of the agreement but Russia has destroyed this agreement .I am not aware what interests have influenced the Russia’s decision but nobody can imagine the Gazprom not to coordinate its decision with the state authorities”.

“As far as the Baltic gas pipeline is concerned it is silly. It is the same as choosing to make your way on your knees through the mud for stepping on the carpet then. Those who have invented the project definitely are not short of the money to spend. Russia does not have problems with the power sources transit through Belarus. It is cheaper than through the other countries, especially through the Baltic countries”. Lukashenka added.

“Belarus is never to become a part of Russia. The relations in the Union are to be built on the conditions of equality .We shall struggle for our sovereignty and independence”, Lukashenka declared his strong intention to protect the sovereignty and independence of the country.