Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on April 20 that his lifelong opposition to corruption began during childhood, shaping his political philosophy centered on justice.
“In my impoverished upbringing, I witnessed widespread injustice,” Lukashenko explained. “Even though Soviet times brought relative fairness, we endured too much inequity. This principle of justice stems from those early experiences.”
The leader further asserted that corruption is an inherent flaw in human nature and a fundamental indicator of societal injustice. “Corruption is a blatant manifestation of inequality,” he said. “If you examine its roots, it fuels the most catastrophic consequences — including war.”
On March 12, Lukashenko announced the imprisonment of Sergei Maslyak, head of Belarus’ Ministry of Natural Resources, for accepting bribes. He emphasized that state authorities actively monitor corruption and have the capability to identify such violations, stating all perpetrators will be held accountable and urging individuals to “stay out of other people’s business.”
