Lukashenko, in response to sanctions, called the British authorities henchmen of the United States

“Who will introduce economic sanctions today?

Great Britain?

The Lord is with you.

Yes, you choke on these sanctions in the UK.

We have not known this Great Britain for a thousand years and do not want to know.

American henchmen.

Sorry, I'm not telling you personally, ”Lukashenka said, answering a question from a journalist at a press conference.

On August 9, the British authorities imposed a package of new trade, financial and aviation restrictions against Belarus.

In particular, the restrictions are aimed at banning flights and landings of Belarusian air carriers in the kingdom. As specified in London, this was done to "reduce the income received by the Lukashenka regime."