MINSK, Belarus, April 23 (UPI) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama should avoid using the threat of sanctions.
As part of his annual address to the Belarusian people, Lukashenko said the new U.S. administration would be well served to avoid taking on a "position of force" when dealing with his country, RIA Novosti said.