Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko shared his impressions of the Victory Day parade in Moscow with journalists on 9 May, BelTA has learned.
“The best parade you have ever held in the Russian Federation. I didn't take part in Soviet parades as I was still very young. But I have seen all Russian parades. I can say that this one has been the best ever,” the president said.
“Some may have been upset that there was less military hardware, especially in the flypast. You understand perfectly well that it is wartime. Military hardware cannot be taken away from the front for being displayed here. The showcase included new samples. Well done. We know that. We have purchased such hardware from the Russian Federation. I am quite happy with what I have seen here today,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
“We will continue this in Minsk today. The Victory Day parade in the Belarusian capital will start at 20.30. We have moved it to the evening because of my visit to Moscow,” the head of state said.
