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Lukashenko: Belarus more democratic than US

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed his country is more democratic than the United States, while dismissing the importance of democracy.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has made provocative comments about democracy, claiming Belarus is more democratic than the United States. He rhetorically asked why he should care about democracy, dismissing its importance. The remarks were reported by the Middle East Spectator channel and appear to be part of Lukashenko's ongoing pattern of anti-Western rhetoric. This statement follows his recent warnings to neighboring NATO countries about potential military responses.
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