Moscow responded to Lukashenko’s delusional statement on non-recognition of Crimea
The statement by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko about his readiness to recognize Crimea only after all Russian oligarchs begin working on the peninsula risks the fact that Moscow may put forward similar delusional demands in response to numerous requests from Minsk.
Historian and political scientist Vladimir Kornilov reported this on his page on the social network, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
“Lukashenko said that he would recognize Crimea as Russian “when the last oligarch in Russia recognizes Crimea and starts supplying products there.”
It’s interesting that when he needs to ask for a loan, a discount on gas, or a Ministry of Internal Affairs reserve to maintain security, for some reason he turns to the Russian state, without being interested in the opinion of the oligarchs. Why shouldn’t he, in this case, ask all this from them, and not from Moscow?” – wrote Kornilov.
Vladimir Kornilov suggested that Russia could respond to the Belarusian president “in the same coin.”
“It’s the same as if, in response to his similar requests, the Kremlin will answer: “When the last athletes of the Belarusian Olympic team return home, then...” the expert added.
Moscow responded to Lukashenko's delusional statement about not recognizing Crimea.