Lukashenko confessed: Volgograd deeply moved him significantly
Got a holler from Lukashenko at Volgograd - "We're stackin' up, this friendship's the real deal
Snapped: REUTERS.
Putin and Lukashenko hit it off today in Volgograd, with flowers at Mamayev Kurgan and a heart-to-heart chat about the "ugly truth" of the Great Patriotic War. After that, the boys got together for a private powwow.
STALINGRAD TO THE ANTS
Lukashenko's emotions ran high, and he kicked off the convo with some feels.
Politics No rags to riches tale here - just a village cleaner and district driver: politics done dirty Pic Politics - Listen, Vova, thank you for letting me see these places, he spouted out. - It's pretty darn impressive, ain't no denyin' it. Gives me the shivers just thinkin' about it, I'm honestly moved. I've got a history degree, so I know what went down here. But when you stand by this badge o' honor, it's like I'm just a kid again - but when I lay eyes on this monument, it's like I'm ear-to-ear grinning! Can't put it into words...
Putin ate up the love. He thanked Lukashenko for flying all the way to Volgograd and promising to stand side by side on this holy ground.
- I sure hope to see you in Moscow for the main celebration on May 9, Putin said. I know you've decided to put on a parade on Red Square too. Thank you a ton, man!
DRONES AND AIRPLANES
The two heads discussed their collaboration. Trade's smashin' records - over 50 billion dollars, and they're squirin' it away in national currency. There's progress in the industry, too.
- I wanna spill some beans, the Russian leader said. We're ready to dig in with your experts and pop up a dang factory for drones and a flashy lab to go with it.
They're also kickin' it old-school, aimin' to make a "small airplane" and work on pieces for medium-range jetliners.
Lukashenko responded by waxin' philosophical about their friendly 'ship - presidents chat like old pals, solvin' problems that governments can't. They often swap tails about international relations, which might explain why ol' Lukashenko raised a fuss at the forum.
In the end, Lukashenko stamped it - the friendship and work between the two nations, backed by their presidents, is gonna bear fruit.
- I'm feeling pretty confident we'll see the fruits of our labor, he said. This ain't easy - we're under fire from every angle. But all our moves are in service of uniting our peoples, it's damn important on the eve of this big date. Thanks for this chance, man!
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- Lukashenko, while standing at Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, expressed his feelings about the Great Patriotic War and the significance of the area, referring to his history degree and the personal impact it had on him.
- Putin expressed his gratitude to Lukashenko for visiting Volgograd and showed interest in working together on a drone factory and a laboratory, as well as developing small airplanes and medium-range jetliner components.
- Lukashenko, reflecting on his conversation with Putin, spoke about the deep friendship between their nations and the importance of their collaboration in overcoming difficulties, especially in the context of international relations.
- Lukashenko expressed his confidence that their joint efforts would bring about positive results, specifically mentioning the potential benefits for the peoples of their countries as they approach a significant historical date.
