President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that between him and the former president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, who left his country, a big difference.
“Yanukovych and I am a big difference. He had a lot of money, you see, the money always joined, they hise in his pocket and need to save,” said Lukashenko in an exclusive interview with Vladimir Solovyov for YouTube Channel Solovyov Live, writes RIA Novosti .
During the interview with Solovyov, compared the actions of the Belarusian president during the opposition protests in 2020 and Yanukovych in 2014.
“They (the opposition of Belarus – Ed.) Raised this fake that (Lukashenko – Ed.), That’s how Yanukovych, I fled – he is already in Rostov, the children flew away. I am a machine in hand, even forgot to wear a helmet. I I didn’t know what it happens. Nobody trembled. I knew how our guys act (security forces – ed.). They performed everything I said. But I have to show them that I didn’t run anywhere, and my children Also. I sat down at the helicopter and literally after a few minutes landed there. The machine was with me, “said Lukashenko.
he explained that these actions were needed, since the protesters could attack the residence. “The president’s residence, especially where he lives, is always, especially during this period, the desired desire of any scum. Yes, they planned an attack on the residence. I proceeded from what maybe,” said Lukashenko. He stressed that if the protesters went to the assault of the Independence Palace, it would be a big risk.