Speaking about the criticism and fake stories from self-exiled opposition, the head of state admitted that there are still many issues and shortcomings in the country that need to be addressed. “But to berate us and throw mud at us while being abroad... A half of them definitely want to return home today,” the president said. “They are welcome. This is their land too. Maybe they were foolish or naïve and took such a position at the time. A person should always be given a chance. Please come back.But first apply to Shved, the Prosecutor General. We set up a commission of workers, farmers, media representatives who saw what you [who are now exiled] did in 2020.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that everyone should be held responsible according to the law, especially if they broke the law.
“Quite a few people returned to our society. We keep tabs on them,” the Belarusian leader said. “One should be able to forgive people. But only those people who can be forgiven. It's not me who should forgive, although I have the right to pardon any person under the Constitution.But I didn't go for it. Because they inconvenienced you, they broke your property. It was you they tried to discredit. So you make a decision and report back to me. If it's a decision in favor, I'll sign the decree. If it's not, it's not. That is why we are careful with these people”.
