President harshly responded to those who want to put pressure on Belarus and Russia

During his working trip to Vitebsk Region, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko confirmed plans to put the Oreshnik missile system on combat duty in December

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“Oreshnik is a terrible weapon. It will be on combat duty in December already. Why is this being done? I want them [opponents abroad] to understand that we could use it if [the situation] goes bad. We may discuss it with Putin and make a decision to fire — so there is no need for you to invite a bullet.

After all, the war in Ukraine began with that. In Donbass, Russian speakers were mistreated, killed, and poisoned. That was happening in front of my eyes,” the President said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that peace agreements had been reached in Minsk, but the opponents decided to act by deception, which led to the current situation. “It has turned out that they did not come to an agreement. It has turned out that they came to Minsk to deceive Russia and us. They deceived, and the result is seen. Two million Ukrainian people have been maimed and killed. Well, why are you provoking? We — including Poles, Lithuanians, and others — used to live normally.”
“They [opponents abroad] are arming themselves, [spending] six percent of GDP — or billions of dollars. Well, if you buy a gun, you are doing this not to hang it on a wall. At least once a year a gun would shoot even if it is just on a wall, so they are probably buying weapons all over the world for some purpose. At the same time, they are wondering why Lukashenko has brought nuclear weapons into the country, why Lukashenko is planning [to deploy] Oreshnik,” the Head of State noted.

“Just so you know, we have exchanged our nuclear weapons once again. We took them out to Russia and brought the latest [modifications] in. They have been put in order.

It is an expensive affair to maintain them, but Russians are rendering their assistance. We have brought them back. We are practising how to use them — both from airplanes and rocket weapons. We do not hide it either,” the President stated.
The President of Belarus also stated the readiness for ‘a big deal’ with the United States, though on condition that Belarusian interests are respected. “I tell the Americans: try to understand me. Trump, I say, acts the same way. [US representatives say] Trump is ready to meet, to make a big deal. May the Lord be with you. What is a big deal? [It means] we do what they want, and they do what we want: that is a big deal. I say: ‘We are ready, but we have our own interests’,” the Head of State noted.

“Well, we are not the United States, but I am the President. For me, the Belarusian people are the proudest, biggest, and most majestic. I am the President of this nation, and I proceed from this.

So I can only do what I can. If I understand that people will not accept it, that they will condemn me for it (especially ordinary people)… These are actually my people: scientists, teachers, doctors, locksmiths, carpenters, and others. If I feel like they will not approve of me, I will make sure they understand me — and I will do it when they understand me. If they do not understand, then I will not do. That is all. That is why I have been President for thirty years,” the Head of State stressed.

OFFICIALLY

President approved major forecast parameters of Belarus’ development for 2026

On November 3rd, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 385, which approves the key forecast parameters for the country’s development in 2026 and aims to ensure economic stability and improve the population’s well-being, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service
The gross domestic product growth is projected at 102.8 percent compared to the 2025 level, driven by increased investments in fixed capital, faster growth in exports of goods and services and measures to boost income growth for the population.
The document also outlines related forecast targets. Investment funding from all sources is projected to rise by 3.1 percent next year compared to this year. Exports of goods and services are anticipated to increase by 3.7 percent, mainly through expanding physical volumes. To support this growth, co-operation with key partners in the far arc countries will be strengthened, and Belarus will re-establish its presence in traditional CIS markets.
Focused efforts on qualitative development and expanding export potential will enable a 4.8 percent increase in real disposable income for the population.
The National Bank and the Government have been assigned the task of keeping inflation below seven percent. Additionally, the decree requires the Government to approve a socio-economic development plan for 2026, which will serve as a framework to achieve these goals.

Target indicators for 2026 monetary policy approved

On November 3rd, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 386, which sets the target indicators for the country’s monetary policy for 2026 and aims to foster conditions for sustainable economic growth
The list of indicators corresponds to the requirements set for the National Bank and the entire banking system: promoting economic growth while ensuring price and financial stability.
The decree establishes the following targets:
— consumer price inflation not to exceed 7 percent;
— international reserve assets to be at least $9.2bn (a key indicator of the country’s economic security and financial stability);
— the share of non-performing bank assets within credit-risk assets to remain below 10 percent (ensuring the overall stability of the banking system);
— the availability coefficient of automated payment systems used by market participants in Belarus for settlement operations to be at least 99.8 percent;
— an increase in investment financing volume of at least 13 percent (to promote investment lending).

Based on materials of sb.by and belta.by