Lukashenko stated that his son Nikolai is not his successor

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in an interview with Time stated that he does not see his younger son Nikolai in big politics.

"No, he is not a successor. I knew you would ask about this. No, no. Ask him, you might offend him greatly with this," said the Belarusian leader.

He noted that Nikolai is "somewhat oppositional to a degree," although he supports his actions and "understands, comprehends everything."

In the same interview, Lukashenko said that he does not plan to run for president of the country again.