{"id":2576,"date":"2024-10-05T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factcheck.lt\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2025-01-13T15:00:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T12:00:48","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factcheck.lt\/eng\/news\/by_helicopter_drone\/","title":{"rendered":"Fact check: were drones launched during the flight of the Belarusian helicopter and to what extent does the US control Ukraine's actions?","raw":"Fact check: were drones launched during the flight of the Belarusian helicopter and to what extent does the US control Ukraine's actions?"},"content":{"rendered":"

On October 4, 2024, during a trip to the agrarian town of Parokhonsk in the Pinsk district of the Brest region, Alexander Lukashenko made the following statements during a public address:<\/p>\n

Therefore, we should not repeat mistakes; we need to be prepared. Well, they are mobilizing their troops and so on. We respond. They are doing something there, but we respond. They say, “Yesterday I flew out of Minsk, and drones were launched at me; I received a call.” Naturally, it was the security service; the president’s security must be ensured. We respond. In other words, we do everything in response. We have never initiated any confrontation; we certainly do not need that. Who among you wants war? You probably have relatives somewhere, seeing it on television, hearing about it, and so on. What is war? It is a catastrophe. It is a catastrophe. I understand this perfectly as someone who has served in the army and undergone various training conditions. I do not want there to be war, and that is why we are doing everything to ensure it ends peacefully there. But there is already a confrontation; you can see that. NATO is fighting against Russia, including here at the border. There is tension. They have mined the entire border. So if someone has gone there for some reason\u2014though more often they come to us, whether for berries or mushrooms\u2014I do not advise it.<\/p>\n

Do not worry; we do not intend to fight the Ukrainians, and they do not want to fight us. Listen, why would they want this burden? And why would we? Our people live there. Therefore, we will do everything to coexist peacefully with Ukraine if they want that. The people want it. But for now, the leadership of Ukraine is said to be controlled by the Americans. Well, you can see for yourself… They are in control. And if something is needed, Volodya Zelensky flies to Washington. He does not go to Minsk or Moscow to negotiate and ultimately end this war. He thinks that the Americans will restore Ukraine after the war, and they will be prosperous, strong, and wise. No one will restore them. The power will change. They will say, “Volodya, who are you? We do not know you.” He will already be like Trump. What does he say? A trader goes around asking for money, and they embezzle the funds. That\u2019s what he says. And if he becomes president, is it likely that he will look after Ukraine and help? He has enough problems in America.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our verdict based on the conducted analyses is:<\/p>\n

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Verdict: Incorrect<\/h2>\n

\"\"Reasons:<\/p>\n