Minsk: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned on Sunday that Donald Trump's return to the White House could create 'problems' for Europe, rather than for Belarus. Lukashenko expressed these concerns while speaking to journalists in Minsk after casting his vote in the country's presidential election. As Belarus' first and only president since 1994, Lukashenko is seeking another term in the election.

According to Anadolu Agency, Lukashenko criticized European leaders for their response to Trump's election. He noted that European countries had scrambled to reposition themselves diplomatically with the United States following Trump's recent inauguration. Lukashenko suggested that Europe faces a challenging future with Trump's leadership, predicting that the continent could experience long-term difficulties.

Lukashenko also addressed the European Union's criticisms of Belarus' election process, dismissing them as acts of 'submission to Washington.' The European Parliament recently passed a resolution calling the Belarusian election a 'sham' and urging the EU to reject its results. Lukashenko countered that the recognition of the election by the EU was secondary to its acceptance by the Belarusian people.

On the topic of international relations, Lukashenko reiterated Belarus' willingness to engage in dialogue with the EU, advocating for a 'reasonable path' in policy development. He also refuted claims by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Belarus' involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, underscoring Belarus' stance as a proponent of peace in Ukraine.

Lukashenko emphasized the importance of resolving the Russia-Ukraine war for European stability and expressed concern over Trump's potential influence on the situation. He warned that Trump's unpredictability could result in unexpected decisions, impacting negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian leaders.

In a broader geopolitical context, Lukashenko characterized recent dialogue between Armenia and the EU as dangerous and stressed the importance of China's role in maintaining global multipolarity.