Lukashenko’s voice problems attributed to unwillingness to take it easy
MINSK, 21 December (BelTA) – During the government conference hosted by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 21 December to discuss prices and price controls the head of state had a certain problem with speaking, BelTA has learned.
The head of state did not try to hide it. At the beginning of the meeting he remarked that he would have to whisper but the meeting had to proceed because there was no way to reschedule it or postpone it. At the end of the government conference Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that all the questions concerning the state of his voice should be directed to Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik, who is a medic by education.
Reporters approached Vladimir Karanik for clarification. The governor explained that during the previous government conference this week he had given certain recommendations to the head of state as a medic after noticing some problems with Aleksandr Lukashenko’s voice.
Vladimir Karanik said: “Since today he still had trouble speaking and said that I should answer these questions, I conclude that the recommendations don’t work. Essentially the president is a very inconvenient patient for medics. It is practically impossible to make him follow the therapeutic and protective regimen. Like staying in bed for a couple of days. The main recommendation was given two days ago: don’t stress your voice. But the president didn’t heed it. We can hear the result. A very large amount of conferences, meetings, and flights. A lot of work on his plate. I am surprised he can keep speaking while working so hard.”
“I can say that I evaluate the overall state of the president as very good. Well, his voice will be restored with time,” Vladimir Karanik added.
