Belarus president reaffirms Moscow ties despite global shift toward multipolarity

Despite the growing global discourse on multipolarity, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has firmly reiterated that Russia remains Belarus' closest and most significant partner.

Speaking during a meeting with the heads of Belarusian diplomatic missions, Lukashenko emphasized the enduring strategic alignment between Minsk and Moscow, Caliber.Az reports.

“Now there is a lot of talk about multipolarity, but remember my postulate: the Russian Federation is the closest for us!” Lukashenko declared.

The statement comes amid shifting geopolitical alliances and growing international calls for a multipolar world order—one no longer dominated by a single global superpower. Lukashenko, however, underscored that Belarus' loyalty to its eastern neighbor remains steadfast, positioning Moscow as Minsk’s primary geopolitical partner.

In his address, the Belarusian leader also reflected on the broader challenges his country faces on the global stage. “Belarus, being on the fault line of the global confrontation, managed to preserve the most important thing—a peaceful sky overhead,” he said, referencing the country’s stability despite mounting external pressures.

Lukashenko pointed to the resilience of the Belarusian economy in the face of sanctions and international isolation, particularly from the West. “Despite the cruelest economic pressure, we managed to provide people with jobs, give income growth and hope for tomorrow,” he added.

By Vafa Guliyeva