Putin: Lukashenko is better than Taliban

Russian President Vladimir Putin advises Europe to conduct a dialogue with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, who came to power legally, unlike the movement of the Taliban, but with whom they are ready to talk.

“everyone wants to talk directly with the movement” Taliban “, although it is included in the list of terrorist UN. It is said that yes, the Taliban controls the territory, it is necessary to talk to him. And the President of Belarus Lukashenko Alexander Grigorievich came to power not as a result Armed struggle, but by voting. Like the result of someone, do not like – this is another question. But my answer is: “Go talking to the authorities of Belarus. What you are talking to us. Russia has nothing to do with it, “Putin’s words RIA reports.