Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko accused U.S. President Donald Trump of targeting countries to secure oil supplies, saying Washington’s recent military and foreign policy actions are being driven by a desire for energy resources rather than stated security goals.
In comments during a televised address, Lukashenko said that Trump’s approach to international affairs has shifted toward “open” actions against other nations under the pretext of security, but with underlying motivations tied to controlling oil.
He did not name specific countries in the speech, but his remarks were widely interpreted as criticism of U.S. interventions and pressure campaigns in the Middle East and elsewhere, where energy interests are often entwined with geopolitical strategy.
Lukashenko a long-time ally of Russia has frequently criticized Western policies, portraying them as self-interested and destabilizing.
His government has faced repeated sanctions from the U.S. and European Union over allegations of human rights abuses and democratic backsliding, making relations with Washington particularly strained.
The Belarusian president’s comments add to a broader debate among Russian and allied governments about the nature of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding instances where military force or economic pressure has been employed in regions with significant energy resources.
A spokesperson for the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment about Lukashenko’s remarks.
