Alexander Lukashenko Holds Seven Hour Press Conference
Lesson Brief
Voice of America
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko held a press conference on Thursday that lasted seven hours. Over the course of the press conference, he discussed the role of his country in the wake of the Ukraine crisis and also how the country will handle its current financial struggles. His positions changed several times over the conference, leaving many in the financial sector worried about the future economic stability of Belarus.