Lukashenko revealed how he dissuaded Putin from flying to BRICS due to an assassination attempt.

According to ТСН: The self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, revealed how he allegedly saved the Russian president Vladimir Putin from a possible "assassination attempt" during his trip to South Africa for the BRICS summit.

Lukashenko shared this story with local propagandists, stating that before the summit, Putin was already prepared to travel, and he dissuaded him.

A Friendly Conversation

Lukashenko described a "friendly, brotherly conversation" with Putin:

"Where are you going?" — "What are you talking about, don't you know? We have BRICS." — "Are you really planning to fly there?" — "Well, they asked, they are waiting for me there." — "You are kidding! A war is going on!" — "Well, they are not that crazy, not that crazy." — "And you think everyone there is sane? There's no reason to go there!".

Absence at the Summit

In August 2023, Putin indeed did not go to the BRICS summit in South Africa due to a threat of arrest under an ICC warrant for war crimes in Ukraine, which Lukashenko certainly did not mention.

He also noted:

"Lavrov flew instead. Maybe not because I urged him. But I expressed my opinion to him."

Fabrication about Terrorism

Lukashenko also fabricated a story about a "terrorist act" against Putin, supposedly reported by his intelligence. He mentioned:

"Our intelligence, well done, they have been working quite well lately, informed us. At the level of conversations and rumors from the West, a terrorist act against the president of Russia is being prepared."

Thoughts of the Belarusian Dictator

Concluding his tale about the "rescue" of Putin, Lukashenko emphasized that "everyone in the West" understands that if "Putin is removed — everything will be different", and this must be taken seriously.

It should be noted that Putin, who was replaced at the BRICS summit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, did not provide a clear explanation for his absence, only stating that his presence in Russia is "more important".

Additionally, Lavrov recently accused Ukraine of drone attacks on Putin's residence in the Novgorod region. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) questioned these statements, noting the lack of any visual evidence.

Lukashenko again emphasizes his relations with Moscow, trying to portray himself as Putin's defender, the context of which can be viewed as an attempt to strengthen his own position in Belarus. In the evolving situation, it is important to observe the further actions of both leaders and the potential political consequences of their statements in a context of international tension.