Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko joked about the EU’s energy concerns in a bizarre video. In it you see Putin’s 68-year-old confidante chopping wood. “We will not let Europe freeze to death,” Lukashenko offered his help in the report on state television.
“We will help our brothers,” Lukashenko added. “Maybe someday they’ll help us too.” Spruce or birch – the most important thing is that they are warm,” explains Lukashenko as he chops the firewood. The seriousness of the offer is doubted.
Lukashenko wanted to supply milk to the United States
Lukashenko made a similar offer to the United States in June. At that time, the United States was struggling with a shortage of baby milk powder. A major factory was closed in February after the death of two babies. This further exacerbated supply chain problems due to the loss of workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We have high-quality milk and meat products for children. We are able to help them. We could start deliveries tomorrow,” said the then Belarusian head of state. Washington did not take up the offer. In fact, Britain, Australia, Germany and Switzerland helped with the deliveries.
Lukashenko, who has been sanctioned by the West for suppressing the opposition, is an ally of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin. Belarus is heavily dependent on Russia financially and politically. In February, Russia launched the military operation in Ukraine from several directions, including Belarusian territory. Because Russia has now largely stopped its gas supplies to Europe, there are fears of an energy crisis in the winter.
Source: Krone
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