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KHOINIKI DISTRICT, 26 April (BelTA) ? President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko believes that the European Union now understands that the policy of sanctions and ultimatums against Belarus is not just counterproductive. The policy is harmful for the European Union itself, said the Belarusian head of state during the working trip to Gomel Oblast on 26 April, BelTA has learned. ?It is set in stone among the Europeans and among the enlightened members of the fifth column, they may be opposition members already instead of the fifth column, some have understood that the policy of sanctions and ultimatums is not just counterproductive, but harmful for the European Union itself.

KHOINIKI DISTRICT, 26 April (BelTA) ? President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko believes that the European Union now understands that the policy of sanctions and ultimatums against Belarus is not just counterproductive. The policy is harmful for the European Union itself, said the Belarusian head of state during the working trip to Gomel Oblast on 26 April, BelTA has learned. ?It is set in stone among the Europeans and among the enlightened members of the fifth column, they may be opposition members already instead of the fifth column, some have understood that the policy of sanctions and ultimatums is not just counterproductive, but harmful for the European Union itself.

KHOINIKI DISTRICT, 26 April (BelTA) ? Belarus offers military aircraft upgrade services to Russia, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko told media on 26 April. ?The modernization of Russian aircraft at our factory in Baranovichi was discussed [during the recent visit of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu],? said the President. ?We said we will upgrade aircraft for them if there is a wish.

KHOINIKI, 26 April (BelTA) ? President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is absolutely against importing mineral fertilizers. Alexander Lukashenko made the relevant statement during the working trip to Gomel Oblast on 26 April, BelTA has learned. The head of state believes that Belarusian enterprises are capable of providing the agriculture with the necessary amount of mineral fertilizers.

MINSK, 16 April (BelTA) - The increases in the prices for heating and electricity are only possible with the income growth of households. The income growth should outpace price increases, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said during a meeting on the operation and development of the Belarusian energy industry, BelTA has learnt. The President stressed that his position on the increase in the tariffs for households remains unchanged: "The income growth should outpace price increases.