Alexander Lukashenko is convinced that Belarus has acted wisely, having built BelNPP, despite all the criticism and pressure from Poland and Lithuania. "As for the West - they're complete bastards. And our fugitives are bastards and scoundrels," he said.
The President recalled that opponents once proposed to close the construction of BelNPP. He, in turn, urged not to hurry and see what the Western countries themselves are doing.
"Poland, which initiated this nonsense about us, plans to build two nuclear power plants. Lithuania, having lost Ignalina... It was a normal station, it could work. It had to be brought to perfection and could provide electricity for the whole Lithuania. Today they buy it at crazy prices," said the Belarusian leader.
Other EU countries, which decided to close their nuclear power plants, reoriented to wind energy and other renewable sources, have also suffered negative consequences, including the price of energy carriers.
The head of state reminded that the construction of BelNPP had made it possible to expand the use of electricity including for the needs of transportation and home heating.
According to Alexander Lukashenko, now he is gradually thinking about the possibility of building another plant, but the issue is still being thought over, the decision has not been made yet.
"The second site is located east of Mogilev. I am considering this option today."
