Belarus president vacations in Serbia

Lukashenko is the prime example for Serbia. His country is not bossed around by the EU, he has no intention of recognizing Kosovo's illegal independence declaration, his country's economy grew 10 percent despite the hardships last year, he has no intention of joining the EU or NATO, and his country is prospering. This is the proof of the alternative that we can get. His country is not touched by this financial crisis. Belarus is the model. When the world bombed us and did not recognize us, Belarus did, and they supported us.

I hope the President enjoys his stay in Serbia.

i totally agree with lazar
long live belarus!

Unfortunately Serbia currently has a Yeltsin in charge (liked by the West because they can push him around). Serbia needs a Lukashenko or a Putin in order to guarantee sovereignty and territorial integrity, promote national identity, rebuild the military and economy, and most importantly gain respect from those who try to bully her. If Serbia had a Lukashenko as President then I have a feeling that the number of nations which recognized illegal UDI would be much smaller and the two Serbias (Serbia and RS) would be united once and for all.

SupportSerbia, I think that that Putin is not necessarily a good leader. Has he developed the country internally? Nope. He has done nothing about those robbers who robbed the industry via shady privatizations in the 1990s. Sure, he went after one or two guys, but what about the other several dozen? Those criminals are his best friends. As for Lukashenko type dude being our president... well, we would be bombed again if that happened, as the West does not like democracy when democracy is not what they want. Like when algerian elections elected a muslim radical leadership... those were declared invalid, yet it was democratic.

Joe, they wanted some loans so that they can help finance their social spending on the people. On the other hand, other regimes do not care for spending on the people, and they do not bother to get any such loans. But they will be fine, with the loan or without.

Ian, I do not see how you can call belarus a dictatorship. Lukashenko came to power in 1994, with an outstanding 45 percent of the vote in the first round, and an amazing 80.1 percent in the runoff. What happened since? Well, the country did not collapse like the rest of eastern europe did, and so Lukashenko's popularity was maintained. On the other hand, why is it his fault if the opposition is not organized or good? Are you suggesting that the a force from the outside should step in to organize that opposition? There are no widespread protests. People are happy. Let them live, and stop interfering in their internal affairs like the US did to Serbia. Stay out and let them develop!, and it should not matter if they prefer to do it in a different way. Yes, they have kicked out one mcdonalds because that mcdonalds did not want to use belarussian straws, but instead imported ones. That is the difference between belarus and some other eastern european country, that they care about their national interests more. Nothing wrong here, unless if you want to take advantage of them.

Ah, Serbia: The top tourist destination favoured by the world's worst dictators. I look forward to reading about Robert Mugabe's upcoming visit.

if his country is so fine, why did they beg for imf loan and also from Russia? Their economy is ready to collapse, and they are ready to recognize Abhasia and S-Ossetia soon. They are being bossed around by Russia.

@ Lazar

"His country is not bossed around by the EU" "Belarus is ...the model."

You do realise that Belarus is the last totalitarian country in Europe (aka dictatorship) and it is the last country in Europe to have the death sentence.

and you claim it is "the model".

Also Belarus is bossed around by the EU. The EU told Belarus not to recognise Abkhazia and S Ossetia, Belarus did as the EU said.

@ Lazar

I agree with you that Putin is a good leader, I really respect and admire Putin, he is a strong PM, and I'm personally glad that McDonald's was kicked out of Minsk.

However I still go by what I said, Belarus is a dictatorship. Lukashenko has publicly announced on several occasions that he would have people killed to remain in power, he doesn't hold what one would call "fair elections" (for the record, North Korea has elections and thats still a dictatorship), also the KGB is still live and well in Belarus, for these reasons I would say that Belarus is a Dictatorship.

There are worse dictatorships out there, but Belarus is still one never the less and for that reason I do not think it is fair to say that Belarus is a "model", regards.

It's a pity that there are still people here who believe that, to recognise Kosovo as part of Serbia - which I do - you have to check your brain in at reception. Sorry Lazar, there are several dozen better role models than Belarus, an oppressive basket case which has more in common with "Kosova".

Is the world economic crisis that bad that a president of a recognised country has to resort to holidying in financialy stricken Serbia!! What's next president Putin sun tanning on the banks of the Danube.

Lukashenko has never openly said that he would kill anyone. Shame on spreading such lies. You listen to the opposition's propaganda too much. Heck, did you know that they call him LukashenkA? Probably albanian allies, who like to change o to a at the end.


At any rate, Lukashenko has become president of belarus with overwhelming popularity, winning 80% in the runoff, and his popularity is maintained, that even the west has openly admitted that he has overwhelming support. Democratic indeed. Now, he said that "we will not have a kostunica" meaning that he would not allow foreign money to buy and bring a candidate to power. And this is how it should be. All movements should come within the country and not be financed from abroad.

The US sent tents to destabilize Belarus at elections some time ago. That there is undemocratic. Belarus is under great pressures, and this is what many people do not want to see.

You mention putin - I did not say that I like him in my post, I said the opposite. The recent regional elections in russia are proof of how democracy is controlled - but many US allies do the same.

@ Lazar

pardon me for reading your comments on Putin wrong.

As to Lukashenko, we must agree to disagree. Belarus is not a free country at the end of the day. I agree that there is lots of anti Belarus propaganda towards Belarus, I accept that. Lukashenko has been given a bad name in the Western media. But I will still maintain that Belarus is de facto not a democracy, it maybe in theory but that does not make it truth. Please don't view me wrong, I am pro West, but I am anti US at the same time. But for now we should agree to disagree. Regards

About Anti-Belarusian propaganda: one must be able to differ between a country and it's longterm leader. Serbian citizens should be happy for the freedom they achieved - such freedom does not exist in Belarus. I spent several months in both countries, so I know, what I am talking about. I would recommend you to listen also the voice of victims of the regime in Minsk. Their voice is hardly heard.

Ah, Serbia: The top tourist destination favoured by the world's worst dictators. I look forward to reading about Robert Mugabe's upcoming visit.

if his country is so fine, why did they beg for imf loan and also from Russia? Their economy is ready to collapse, and they are ready to recognize Abhasia and S-Ossetia soon. They are being bossed around by Russia.

@ Lazar

"His country is not bossed around by the EU" "Belarus is ...the model."

You do realise that Belarus is the last totalitarian country in Europe (aka dictatorship) and it is the last country in Europe to have the death sentence.

and you claim it is "the model".

Also Belarus is bossed around by the EU. The EU told Belarus not to recognise Abkhazia and S Ossetia, Belarus did as the EU said.

I hope the President enjoys his stay in Serbia.

Lukashenko is the prime example for Serbia. His country is not bossed around by the EU, he has no intention of recognizing Kosovo's illegal independence declaration, his country's economy grew 10 percent despite the hardships last year, he has no intention of joining the EU or NATO, and his country is prospering. This is the proof of the alternative that we can get. His country is not touched by this financial crisis. Belarus is the model. When the world bombed us and did not recognize us, Belarus did, and they supported us.

Unfortunately Serbia currently has a Yeltsin in charge (liked by the West because they can push him around). Serbia needs a Lukashenko or a Putin in order to guarantee sovereignty and territorial integrity, promote national identity, rebuild the military and economy, and most importantly gain respect from those who try to bully her. If Serbia had a Lukashenko as President then I have a feeling that the number of nations which recognized illegal UDI would be much smaller and the two Serbias (Serbia and RS) would be united once and for all.

i totally agree with lazar
long live belarus!

It's a pity that there are still people here who believe that, to recognise Kosovo as part of Serbia - which I do - you have to check your brain in at reception. Sorry Lazar, there are several dozen better role models than Belarus, an oppressive basket case which has more in common with "Kosova".

@ Lazar

I agree with you that Putin is a good leader, I really respect and admire Putin, he is a strong PM, and I'm personally glad that McDonald's was kicked out of Minsk.

However I still go by what I said, Belarus is a dictatorship. Lukashenko has publicly announced on several occasions that he would have people killed to remain in power, he doesn't hold what one would call "fair elections" (for the record, North Korea has elections and thats still a dictatorship), also the KGB is still live and well in Belarus, for these reasons I would say that Belarus is a Dictatorship.

There are worse dictatorships out there, but Belarus is still one never the less and for that reason I do not think it is fair to say that Belarus is a "model", regards.

SupportSerbia, I think that that Putin is not necessarily a good leader. Has he developed the country internally? Nope. He has done nothing about those robbers who robbed the industry via shady privatizations in the 1990s. Sure, he went after one or two guys, but what about the other several dozen? Those criminals are his best friends. As for Lukashenko type dude being our president... well, we would be bombed again if that happened, as the West does not like democracy when democracy is not what they want. Like when algerian elections elected a muslim radical leadership... those were declared invalid, yet it was democratic.

Joe, they wanted some loans so that they can help finance their social spending on the people. On the other hand, other regimes do not care for spending on the people, and they do not bother to get any such loans. But they will be fine, with the loan or without.

Ian, I do not see how you can call belarus a dictatorship. Lukashenko came to power in 1994, with an outstanding 45 percent of the vote in the first round, and an amazing 80.1 percent in the runoff. What happened since? Well, the country did not collapse like the rest of eastern europe did, and so Lukashenko's popularity was maintained. On the other hand, why is it his fault if the opposition is not organized or good? Are you suggesting that the a force from the outside should step in to organize that opposition? There are no widespread protests. People are happy. Let them live, and stop interfering in their internal affairs like the US did to Serbia. Stay out and let them develop!, and it should not matter if they prefer to do it in a different way. Yes, they have kicked out one mcdonalds because that mcdonalds did not want to use belarussian straws, but instead imported ones. That is the difference between belarus and some other eastern european country, that they care about their national interests more. Nothing wrong here, unless if you want to take advantage of them.

Is the world economic crisis that bad that a president of a recognised country has to resort to holidying in financialy stricken Serbia!! What's next president Putin sun tanning on the banks of the Danube.

Lukashenko has never openly said that he would kill anyone. Shame on spreading such lies. You listen to the opposition's propaganda too much. Heck, did you know that they call him LukashenkA? Probably albanian allies, who like to change o to a at the end.


At any rate, Lukashenko has become president of belarus with overwhelming popularity, winning 80% in the runoff, and his popularity is maintained, that even the west has openly admitted that he has overwhelming support. Democratic indeed. Now, he said that "we will not have a kostunica" meaning that he would not allow foreign money to buy and bring a candidate to power. And this is how it should be. All movements should come within the country and not be financed from abroad.

The US sent tents to destabilize Belarus at elections some time ago. That there is undemocratic. Belarus is under great pressures, and this is what many people do not want to see.

You mention putin - I did not say that I like him in my post, I said the opposite. The recent regional elections in russia are proof of how democracy is controlled - but many US allies do the same.

@ Lazar

pardon me for reading your comments on Putin wrong.

As to Lukashenko, we must agree to disagree. Belarus is not a free country at the end of the day. I agree that there is lots of anti Belarus propaganda towards Belarus, I accept that. Lukashenko has been given a bad name in the Western media. But I will still maintain that Belarus is de facto not a democracy, it maybe in theory but that does not make it truth. Please don't view me wrong, I am pro West, but I am anti US at the same time. But for now we should agree to disagree. Regards

About Anti-Belarusian propaganda: one must be able to differ between a country and it's longterm leader. Serbian citizens should be happy for the freedom they achieved - such freedom does not exist in Belarus. I spent several months in both countries, so I know, what I am talking about. I would recommend you to listen also the voice of victims of the regime in Minsk. Their voice is hardly heard.