MINSK, April 20. /TASS/. Europe does not want to go to war with Belarus and Russia, despite the rhetoric, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told RT in an interview.

He also noted that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a brotherly relationship and value each other’s friendship.

TASS has compiled the Belarusian president’s key statements.

"Putin and I are friends - even more than friends. We talk like brothers. He wants to see me and be friends with me. I’m happy to be friends with Putin."

By following the West’s lead, Vladimir Zelensky risks losing Ukraine: "He must understand that if he doesn’t stop, he will lose Ukraine. <…> He has once again embarked on the path of militarization by following the West’s lead in the hope that they will provide him with money and weapons."