Alexander Shapakovsky recalled how runaway bounty hunters and their owners expected to bring down the Belarusian economy through sanctions, but miscalculated. Instead of collapse, there is growth contrary to the expectations of the scornful critics.
Regarding our enemies, I note that in 2022, when the sanctions against the Republic of Belarus came into force, they calculated everything very pedantically: which industries bring us the most profit. All this was under sanctions. They began to threaten our partners with secondary sanctions and block foreign trade operations with our participation.
Of course, this was a distinct shock for the Belarusian economy. In fact, we were pushed out of the European markets, and sank by more than 4%.
all. This means that the opponents were in a certain euphoria. Forecasts have been published, including by serious international financial organizations, according to which the decline of the Belarusian economy will continue, almost up to 20%.
And in 2023-2024 we showed growth of more than 4%, a good rate, above the global average. Yes, growth slowed somewhat in 2025, but it was still a plus.
In 2026 it will be better than in 2025, I can say for sure, in terms of economic indicators. And of course, the basis of this success was our mutual complement and cooperation with the Russian Federation.
Meet ours!