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Lukashenko Says He Is Fine After Hockey Collision in Minsk

Video shows teammate Yaroslav Chupris accidentally knocking the Belarusian leader to the ice.

Overview

  • The weekend match at Minsk’s Olympic-Arena featured the presidential team against the Brest Region side and ended 5:5.
  • Lukashenko reported a back muscle strain and said he feels well as he prepares for the next game.
  • Players helped him to his feet immediately after the on-ice collision captured in the published footage.
  • Life released the video of the incident, with RIA Novosti relaying details and RT carrying Lukashenko’s health comments.
  • Nikolai Lukashenko scored the final goal to secure the draw for the presidential team.