Lukashenko Says Trump Meeting Possible Once 'Big Deal' Ready
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said he's ready to meet with Donald Trump once their teams finish working out a "big deal" between the two countries. Lukashenko claims Trump has invited him to his Florida home to discuss and sign an agreement.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko announced he's prepared to meet with Donald Trump once lower-level officials finalize what he calls a "big deal" between their countries. According to Lukashenko, Trump has proposed meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida to discuss and sign an agreement.
"We have far more issues to resolve, and that's the subject of a big deal," Lukashenko said, though he didn't specify what issues would be covered. "Once we finalise this at a lower level, we're ready to meet with Donald and sign the agreement."
Lukashenko first mentioned being ready for a "big deal" with the United States back in October, saying it would need to account for Belarusian interests. The announcement comes after Trump's envoy recently visited Belarus for talks about prisoners and other issues.
The potential meeting would mark a significant shift in US-Belarus relations, which have been strained for years over human rights violations and Belarus's alliance with Russia. The US currently maintains sanctions against Lukashenko's government.
This signals potential major changes in US-Belarus relations, which have been tense for years due to human rights concerns and Belarus's close ties to Russia. Any deal could affect American foreign policy in Eastern Europe and sanctions on the authoritarian regime.
Watch for details on what issues the 'big deal' covers and whether Trump confirms the meeting invitation.
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