Lukashenko Proposes Xi Jinping Monument in Minsk

Minsk to get Xi Jinping monument? Lukashenko's proposal sparks debate. The Belarusian president, Alexander Lukashenko, has proposed erecting a monument to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Minsk. This announcement, made during the opening ceremony of a new stadium built with Chinese investment, highlights the deepening ties between the two countries. The move has already sparked discussion amongst political analysts and the public. "This is a clear sign of Lukashenko's reliance on China for economic and political support," commented political analyst Andrei Sazonau. The video also reveals a previously erected monument to Hugo Chavez, highlighting Lukashenko's tendency to honor world leaders with whom he shares close political ties. The construction of the Xi Jinping monument, if approved, will undoubtedly become another symbol of the evolving relationship between Belarus and China.