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the belarusian president revealed that he does not personally use a mobile phone: all calls are handled by security services

2024-09-04

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[global times comprehensive report] russia's "viewpoint" reported on the 2nd that this month, belarusian president alexander lukashenko revealed at the "open mic with the president" event held at vitebsk state university that he personally does not use a mobile phone.

lukashenko explained that he has no need for a mobile phone because all his calls are handled by the security service, which provides him with the necessary communication tools. "i have never owned a mobile phone for several reasons," he said. "first of all, i don't need it. if i need to make a call - although this is rare - my security service will provide me with the government and other people's phone numbers. they will tell me when to call. in addition, there are security considerations, which is one of the reasons why i do not use a mobile phone. of course, my family uses mobile phones at home, including browsing various information, and sometimes they will read me some interesting information on the internet."

lukashenko also said that he feels uncomfortable when others praise him and would rather people evaluate his work performance after his presidential term ends.

the report also mentioned that lukashenko said in january 2020 that he did not use a mobile phone for security reasons. he said at the time: "almost everyone has a mobile phone now. no matter where you are, those who want to track you can find you through your mobile phone. do you want this? of course not." he also said that mobile phone radio waves are harmful to human health and that the artificial intelligence attached to mobile phones is dangerous.

according to reports, in september 2021, russian president vladimir putin also confirmed at the plenary session of the eastern economic forum that he did not have a mobile phone. russian presidential press secretary peskov said that president putin was using a secure and reliable communication system. (wang zhen)