Alexander Lukashenko health: Belarus leader misses key state event prompting ill health rumours
1 year, 7 months ago

Alexander Lukashenko health: Belarus leader misses key state event prompting ill health rumours

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Belarus’s president Alexander Lukashenko has skipped a key state celebration, sparking speculation that the leader is seriously ill as he has remained missing from the public eye since last week. This was the first time Mr Lukashenko did not speak at the event in Minsk that marks the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Second World War victory over Germany. According to state news agency BelTA, prime minister Roman Golovchenko read a message from Mr Lukashenko during the annual ceremony where young people swear allegiance to the ex-Soviet state’s flag. Confirming information of Mr Lukashenko’s illness, a senior leader of the Russian parliament told an outlet that he was sick, but does not have Covid.

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Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months

Hindustan Times  

TALLINN, Estonia — Imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months without any communication with relatives or friends and met with her father, a human rights group said Tuesday. Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months Kolesnikova, one of the most popular and charismatic figures who helped lead protests …

Belarus’ hardline president releases 31 political prisoners but crackdown persists
2 months ago

Belarus’ hardline president releases 31 political prisoners but crackdown persists

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has led a harsh crackdown on opposition, pardoned and released 31 political prisoners, his office announced Thursday. The announcement said the freed prisoners had been convicted of “crimes of an extremist nature,” a description widely used for opposition figures and people arrested in the mass protests that arose in 2020 after …

Belarus's Lukashenko pardons 31 people convicted over 'extremism'
2 months ago

Belarus's Lukashenko pardons 31 people convicted over 'extremism'

Firstpost  

“Two women and 29 men have been pardoned,” the Belarusian presidency said in a statement, adding that 17 of them had “chronic illnesses” and seven were parents of small children Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 31 political prisoners, the latest such move that comes two months before an election in which he is set to extend his 30-year rule. …

Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in Belarus
3 months ago

Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in Belarus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Belarusian-American has had his …

Belarus’ authoritarian leader pardons 30 out of some 1,400 political prisoners
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Belarus’ authoritarian leader pardons 30 out of some 1,400 political prisoners

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 30 prisoners convicted for taking part in protests, the presidential office said Friday. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader-in-exile, welcomed the move but vowed to keep fighting until each of nearly 1,400 political prisoners in the country is set free. The Viasna human rights group estimates that Belarus now has …

Key events in Alexander Lukashenko’s 30 years as the iron-fisted leader of Belarus
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Key events in Alexander Lukashenko’s 30 years as the iron-fisted leader of Belarus

Associated Press  

Key events in the 30-year rule of Belarus’ hard-line President Alexander Lukashenko: July 20, 1994 — Lukashenko is inaugurated as president after a landslide victory in what international observers say was the post-Soviet country’s first and only genuinely free election. 1996 — Alarmed by Lukashenko’s increasingly authoritarian turn, thousands of protesters fill the streets in what became known as the …

Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Lukashenko has turned Belarus into a fragment of the USSR, …

Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — For three decades, European leaders have come and gone by the dozens, but Alexander Lukashenko remains in absolute control of Belarus. “Lukashenko has turned Belarus into a fragment of the USSR, dangerous not only for its own citizens but also threatening its Western neighbors with nuclear weapons,” said independent political analyst Valery Karbalevich. He describes the Belarusian …

Belarus’ election reinforces the authoritarian leader’s 30-year rule. Only loyalists could run
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Belarus’ election reinforces the authoritarian leader’s 30-year rule. Only loyalists could run

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Belarusian authorities on Monday announced preliminary results from parliamentary and local elections in which only candidates loyal to the country’s authoritarian leader were allowed to compete and the opposition called for a boycott. The vote further cemented the 30-year rule of President Alexander Lukashenko, who declared his intention to seek another five-year term in a presidential election …

As Belarus votes in tightly controlled elections, its leader accuses the West of fueling unrest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

As Belarus votes in tightly controlled elections, its leader accuses the West of fueling unrest

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — The authoritarian leader of Belarus on Tuesday accused the West of trying to foment protests during parliamentary and local elections this month in order to undermine his rule, while the country’s opposition leader-in-exile denounced the vote as a “cynical farce” and called for its boycott. “Belarusians inside the country hate this regime, but they can’t openly say …

President of Belarus gives himself immunity from prosecution and limits potential challengers
1 year ago

President of Belarus gives himself immunity from prosecution and limits potential challengers

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus signed a new law Thursday that gives him lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution and prevents opposition leaders living abroad from running in future presidential elections. The new measure appears aimed at further shoring up Lukashenko’s power and eliminating potential challengers in the country’s next presidential election, which is due to take place …

Lukashenko reveals the astonishing conversations he had at the weekend with Prigozhin
1 year, 6 months ago

Lukashenko reveals the astonishing conversations he had at the weekend with Prigozhin

Daily Mail  

Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko has revealed the astonishing conversations he had at the weekend with Yevgeny Prigozhin, noting that Vladimir Putin was furious that the Wagner chief wouldn't take his calls during the brief uprising. Lukashenko warned Prigozhin that the Kremlin would never fulfill his demand to oust Russian defence miniter Shoigu and the chief of the general staff, General …

Belarus role in Russia-Wagner feud ‘boosts Lukashenko’s clout’
1 year, 6 months ago

Belarus role in Russia-Wagner feud ‘boosts Lukashenko’s clout’

Al Jazeera  

President Alexander Lukashenko has trumpeted his ‘peacekeeping’ role in quelling the Wagner mercenary group’s rebellion in Russia, raising questions about his motives. So when Lukashenko’s press service on Saturday night trumpeted his “peacekeeping” role in quelling the Wagner private army’s rebellion in neighbouring Russia, the biggest question was: What’s in it for him? “If Prigozhin stays in Belarus and manages …

Belarus leader Lukashenko’s purported mediation in Kremlin crisis stretches credibility to the limit
1 year, 6 months ago

Belarus leader Lukashenko’s purported mediation in Kremlin crisis stretches credibility to the limit

CNN  

CNN — Nearly three years ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin stood by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in his hour of need, backing Europe’s longest-running dictator as he faced a wave of street protests. A quick recap: A major crisis shook the foundations of the Russian state Saturday, as forces loyal to Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin marched toward Moscow. The …

Poisoning? Belarus president rushed to hospital after meeting with Vladimir Putin
1 year, 7 months ago

Poisoning? Belarus president rushed to hospital after meeting with Vladimir Putin

Hindustan Times  

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko was "urgently" taken to a hospital in Moscow and is now in critical condition after meeting Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Belarus's opposition leader Valery Tsepkalo informed. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attend a meeting. The Belarus president remains under the care of leading specialists to "address his critical condition" and blood purification …

Belarus President 'poisoned'? Lukashenko rushed to hospital after meeting with Putin in Moscow
1 year, 7 months ago

Belarus President 'poisoned'? Lukashenko rushed to hospital after meeting with Putin in Moscow

India TV News  

In a major development, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, who is currently in Moscow, was rushed to the hospital amid reports of being "poisoned" after holding a crucial meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Although there was no official confirmation from either side, Belarus's opposition leader Valery Tsepkalo, in a social media post, alleged Russia was behind Lukashenko's alleged poisoning. …

Photos, video of Belarus leader emerge after days of absences that sparked health rumors
1 year, 7 months ago

Photos, video of Belarus leader emerge after days of absences that sparked health rumors

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — For nearly a week, the whereabouts of Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko have been a mystery. Then came Monday’s state news report on his appearance at the central command post of the Belarusian air force, although there was no explanation of his recent absences or report on his health. Russian lawmaker Konstantin Zatulin told Russian media Sunday …

Belarusian jailed for satirical drawing dies behind bars
1 year, 8 months ago

Belarusian jailed for satirical drawing dies behind bars

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — A Belarusian man sentenced to jail over a satirical drawing of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has died behind bars, the country’s leading rights organization reported on Monday. “Before the verdict, the blogger said that he could die behind bars, as he needs to take a large amount of strong medicines,” the Viasna statement said. Opposition leader Sviatlana …

UN rights chief decries ‘systematic repression’ in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

UN rights chief decries ‘systematic repression’ in Belarus

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The U.N. human rights chief called on Belarus Friday to end its “systematic repression” of critics and immediately release people held on political grounds, saying some violations may amount to crimes against humanity. Authorities targeted opposition activists, journalists, medical workers, members of shooting sports clubs and people working with drones, according to Viasna, Belarus’ oldest and most prominent …

Belarus hands exiled opposition leader 15-year jail sentence
1 year, 10 months ago

Belarus hands exiled opposition leader 15-year jail sentence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court in Belarus has …

Belarus activist gets 25-year sentence for opposing regime
2 years, 2 months ago

Belarus activist gets 25-year sentence for opposing regime

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — A leading Belarusian political activist was handed a 25-year prison sentence on Monday for opposing President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on dissent in the ex-Soviet nation. Investigators accused Autukhovich and others who faced trial alongside him in the western city of Grodno of setting alight a car belonging to a police …

Volunteers who fled authorities in Belarus fight for Ukraine in hopes it will help change things in their homeland
2 years, 7 months ago

Volunteers who fled authorities in Belarus fight for Ukraine in hopes it will help change things in their homeland

ABC  

One is a restaurateur who fled Belarus when he learned he was about to be arrested for criticising President Alexander Lukashenko. Key points: Mr Lukashenko has stood by his ally Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling Mr Putin his "big brother" After Mr Lukashenko was elected to a sixth term in elections seen as fraudulent, massive street protests were met with …

Belarus urges Russia-led military alliance to unite against West
2 years, 7 months ago

Belarus urges Russia-led military alliance to unite against West

Al Jazeera  

Lukashenko, a key ally of Moscow, accused the West of supporting Nazi ideas and of being ‘at war with Russia’ in Ukraine. “Without a united front, the collective West will build up pressure on the post-Soviet space,” Lukashenko said, addressing President Putin and the leaders of Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Sanctions imposed on Belarus have blocked $16-$18bn worth of …

Australia sanctions Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, more Russians
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia sanctions Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, more Russians

ABC  

The federal government has sanctioned the Belarusian President and members of his family, as well as 22 more Russian propagandists, in response to their role in the war in Ukraine. Key points: Alexander Lukashenko, his son and his wife have all now been sanctioned They have been sanctioned for offering military and strategic support to Russia The federal government says …

While Ukraine is resisting Putin, Belarus is becoming his puppet
2 years, 10 months ago

While Ukraine is resisting Putin, Belarus is becoming his puppet

Al Jazeera  

The events of the past days demonstrate that Lukashenko is increasingly losing decision-making power to the Kremlin. Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei pledged that all Russian troops would leave Belarus after the Russia-Belarus military exercises “Union Resolve” concluded. Although for the time being there have been no confirmed reports of Belarusian armed forces fighting alongside Russian ones, Lukashenko recently stated …

Who is Europe’s ‘last dictator’ Alexander Lukashenko?
2 years, 10 months ago

Who is Europe’s ‘last dictator’ Alexander Lukashenko?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prior to open warfare erupting last week, the country’s …

Belarus says could host nuclear weapons if faces Western threat
2 years, 10 months ago

Belarus says could host nuclear weapons if faces Western threat

The Hindu  

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country could host nuclear weapons if it faces any external threats, as tensions soar between his ally Russia and the West over Ukraine. "If necessary, if such stupid and mindless steps are taken by our rivals and opponents, we will deploy not only nuclear weapons, but super-nuclear and up-and-coming ones to protect …

Europe’s ‘last dictator’: Who is Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko?
3 years, 1 month ago

Europe’s ‘last dictator’: Who is Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko?

Al Jazeera  

A brief history of the country’s first and only president accused of masterminding a new migration crisis. Dubbed “Europe’s last dictator” 20 years ago at a time when Putin was seen as a pro-Western political newcomer, Lukashenko is used to withstanding Western criticism and sanctions. “Lukashenko’s crisis is caused by the nullification of these factors – he still controls the …

Opinion: One of us was tortured for fighting a dictator. The other was fired for blowing the whistle on Donald Trump
3 years, 1 month ago

Opinion: One of us was tortured for fighting a dictator. The other was fired for blowing the whistle on Donald Trump

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Alexander Vindman, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, is a doctoral student at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, the author of the memoir, “Here, Right Matters” and a Renew Democracy Initiative board member. He sacrificed his military career when he reported former President Donald Trump’s threats to withhold support from Ukraine if Ukrainian President Volodymyr …

‘Europe’s last dictator’ raises the stakes with the West
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Europe’s last dictator’ raises the stakes with the West

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — For most of his 27 years as Belarus’ authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko’s repressions and truculent statements frequently offended the West. His disdain for democratic norms and the country’s dismal human rights record has made Belarus a pariah in the West, bringing him the sobriquet of “Europe’s last dictator.” The 67-year-old Lukashenko prefers to be styled as “Batka” — …

Alexander Lukashenko: Belarusian strongman tries to turn the tables in combative interview
3 years, 3 months ago

Alexander Lukashenko: Belarusian strongman tries to turn the tables in combative interview

CNN  

Minsk, Belarus CNN — Alexander Lukashenko must be familiar by now with the sound of people who disagree with him. Stringer/AFP/Getty Images Challenged on human rights abuses, including attacks on protesters, a bomb threat that forced a plane to land allowing Belarusian authorities to arrest dissidents on board, and what the European Union calls the “weaponization” of migrants, Lukashenko tried …

Belarus opposition leader seeks new US, European sanctions
3 years, 5 months ago

Belarus opposition leader seeks new US, European sanctions

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The leader of Belarus’ embattled opposition hopes the United States and Europe will impose new sanctions on money-making government enterprises that will lead to the collapse of President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime and a peaceful transition that pro-democracy supporters are preparing for because “it can happen very fast.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the main opposition challenger to Lukashenko in last …

Arrested Belarus dissident weeps in interview on state TV
3 years, 7 months ago

Arrested Belarus dissident weeps in interview on state TV

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The dissident Belarusian journalist and opposition activist who was arrested after his airline flight was diverted to Minsk wept Thursday in an interview on state television, saying he was fully cooperating with investigators and declaring that he respects the authoritarian president he opposed for years. Asked by the interviewer if he respects Lukashenko, Pratasevich said “certainly.” Pratsevich, …

Belarus opposition leader in Slovenia before EU presidency
3 years, 8 months ago

Belarus opposition leader in Slovenia before EU presidency

Associated Press  

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — The exiled Belarusian opposition leader on Monday called for sustained international focus on the struggle for democracy in her country against long-ruling authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko. “It is extremely important to keep Belarus high in agenda on international level with our difficult fight for democratic changes,” Tsikhanouskaya said after a meeting with Slovenia’s foreign minister, Anze Logar. …

Belarus leader seeks to empower son in succession move
3 years, 8 months ago

Belarus leader seeks to empower son in succession move

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Belarus’ authoritarian leader says he will change the law on presidential succession so that power in the Eastern European nation will be transferred if he dies to the national security council where his son plays a prominent role. Lukashenko himself is the head of the national security council, but his eldest son Viktor also has a seat …

They wanted democracy for Belarus. Instead they say they were beaten and raped by police
3 years, 9 months ago

They wanted democracy for Belarus. Instead they say they were beaten and raped by police

CNN  

Kiev, Ukraine – Sergei stood on a small sheet of ice in the Dnieper River and breathed in the icy air hard. “The feeling is indescribable, and I am all alone here.” Hundreds of thousands of Belarusians attended mass protests across the country last year following Lukashenko’s declaration of victory in the August vote. After being presented with a summary …

More than 900 people reported arrested in Belarus protests
4 years, 1 month ago

More than 900 people reported arrested in Belarus protests

LA Times  

A human rights group in Belarus said more than 900 people were arrested Sunday in protests around the country calling for authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to step down. The demonstrations continued the wave of near-daily protests that have gripped Belarus since early August. Many of the demonstrators carried placards in commemoration of Raman Bandarenka, an opposition supporter who died Thursday …

Outrage in Belarus, EU after opposition supporter death
4 years, 1 month ago

Outrage in Belarus, EU after opposition supporter death

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Thousands of people rallied in Belarus on Friday following the death of a 31-year-old opposition supporter who reportedly was beaten by security forces, and the European Union condemned the violent crackdown that Belarusian authorities have continued to enforce against peaceful protesters. Belarus’ Investigative Committee said Bandarenka also displayed signs of “alcohol intoxication.” An inquiry has been launched. …

EU sanctions Lukashenko for crackdown on Belarus protests
4 years, 2 months ago

EU sanctions Lukashenko for crackdown on Belarus protests

Al Jazeera  

Belarus president, son and 13 officials will be banned from entering EU territory and will have their assets frozen. The European Union has slapped sanctions on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and 14 other officials for repression of the pro-democracy movement following August’s contested election. The asset freezes and travel bans were implemented on Friday following an EU ambassadors’ agreement earlier …

Alexander Lukashenko closes Belarus borders, reshuffles security team in attempt to curb mass protests
4 years, 2 months ago

Alexander Lukashenko closes Belarus borders, reshuffles security team in attempt to curb mass protests

Firstpost  

The president has been at loggerheads with his EU neighbours since the country plunged into turmoil following a disputed election in August this year Kyiv : Belarus’ authorities on Thursday shut the borders with several neighbors for most travelers amid the government’s efforts to end two and a half month of protests demanding the resignation of the country’s authoritarian leader. …

UN investigator says Belarus must stop repressing its people
4 years, 2 months ago

UN investigator says Belarus must stop repressing its people

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. human rights investigator for Belarus demanded Monday that the government “stop repressing its own people,” saying at least 20,000 were detained in August and September and hundreds reported beaten, intimidated, tortured or ill-treated in custody. Marin urged Belarus’ authorities to release all those still detained “for exercising their right to peaceful assembly and expression, and …

Turmoil over a flawed election process in Belarus
4 years, 2 months ago

Turmoil over a flawed election process in Belarus

The Hindu  

The current political crisis in Belarus, the scale of which is larger than most observers had predicted, was triggered by the flawed election process the country witnessed on August 9. After Lukashenka’s mid-September meeting with President Vladimir Putin at Sochi, Belarus secured a $1.5 billion loan from Russia to tide over its precarious economic situation. “Union State” Lukashenka has ruled …

Long-time Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko 'must go', says French president Emmanuel Macron
4 years, 3 months ago

Long-time Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko 'must go', says French president Emmanuel Macron

Firstpost  

Thousands of Belarusians have taken part in huge rallies since the 9 August presidential election, which they say was rigged in favor of Lukashenko Paris: France is stepping up the pressure on Belarus’ longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko, with President Emmanuel Macron telling a prominent French weekly that “Lukashenko must go.” The European Union said on Thursday it does not recognize …

UK plan sanctions against Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko, his govt over human rights abuse
4 years, 3 months ago

UK plan sanctions against Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko, his govt over human rights abuse

Firstpost  

Lukashenko was sworn in for a sixth term as the President of Belarus at a secret ceremony after an election that was widely believed to have been rigged London: Britain is preparing sanctions on individuals allegedly involved in human rights violations in Belarus, working with the United States and Canada to hold President Alexander Lukashenko and his government accountable. Foreign …

Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko inaugurated as Belarus President
4 years, 3 months ago

Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko inaugurated as Belarus President

CNN  

Minsk CNN — Embattled Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has been inaugurated as President, state media reported, as protests continue over his hotly-disputed election win. Opposition politicians described the ceremony as a “thieves’ meeting” and a “farce.” The opposition Coordination Council, set up to facilitate a transfer of power, urged members of the international community Wednesday to support its members and …

Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election
4 years, 3 months ago

Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election

NPR  

Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrei Stasevich/BelTA/Tass Andrei Stasevich/BelTA/Tass In a secret ceremony, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for a sixth term Wednesday in the capital amid nationwide protests and international outrage over his August reelection in a vote widely viewed as fraudulent. The August vote, which the U.S. …

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko abruptly sworn in for new presidential term
4 years, 3 months ago

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko abruptly sworn in for new presidential term

ABC  

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has been sworn in for a new term in a sudden inauguration conducted with no prior announcement, according to official news agency Beltra. Key points: Alexander Lukashenko will begin his sixth term after officially claiming 80 per cent of the vote Mr Lukashenko's strongest election opponent got 10 per cent of the vote There …

Belarus leader Lukashenko disparages protests as US plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Belarus leader Lukashenko disparages protests as US plan

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Belarus’ authoritarian leader on Wednesday sought to disparage protesters demanding his resignation for a sixth straight week following a disputed election by accusing the United States of fomenting the unrest. He said re-establishing a national consensus “is absolutely essential for the harmonious development of the country.” Sergei Naryshkin, director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, claimed in a statement …

Belarus leader visits Putin to secure support amid protests
4 years, 3 months ago

Belarus leader visits Putin to secure support amid protests

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Belarus’ authoritarian president visited Russia on Monday in a bid to secure more loans and political support, as demonstrations against the extension of his 26-year rule entered their sixth week. President Alexander Lukashenko’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi came a day after an estimated 150,000 people flooded the streets of …

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