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It is the first time in millennia that Belarusians can live independently in their own land. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during a solemn ritual held in the State Flag Square on 9 May to honor the state symbols, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We’ve always lived in the calm and peaceful country of Belarus. It is only recently that attempts have been made to set Belarusians at odds with each other. Today I can say: we have sorted lies from the truth. Let’s stop this standoff no one needs. Let’s clearly agree that for the first time in millennia we happen to enjoy the happiness of living in this piece of land and of raising our kids. Let’s at last understand that there will be no other land for us and nobody will gift us one.”