Alexander Lukashenko

There is no scope for revolutions coming to Belarus.

Innovations, IT technologies, privatisation - it is all clear. We've conquered all of them. But everything is, very simply, one should get undressed and work.

You know that in the Eurasian space, Russia is the central state, the most powerful state. But to become an empire, a member of some empire, a province in this empire - you know, we're probably not ready for that yet, neither in Kazakhstan nor in Belarus.

Who is against human rights in Belarus today? Of course, no one should view human rights as the right to smash shop windows or stir up unrest in the streets.

I have always believed that genuine democracy is fairness.

As soon as people decline my services, I'll put my briefcase under my arm, and I'll be off.

American democracy has two faces.

We are not a gigantic state, we do not have nuclear weapons, but our army is sufficiently capable to respond to any threat... Therefore, we will protect our patch of land, our statehood, and our independence.

We will ensure the interests of both the East and the West in Belarus. Don't try to rip us apart; don't try to make us collide with Russia or with the West.

We will never have Russian-style privatization.

A president has - and I had it even before I became president - a very special relationship with the people, a connection based on feelings.

I tried to be honest and fair, helped the talented and those in need.