Lukashenko claims he must protect ‘majority’ who voted for him: ‘If I fall, those who stand with me will be slaughtered’

Alexander Lukashenko, the embattled President of Belarus president says he cannot cave in to the demands of anti-government protesters, because otherwise his legacy would be destroyed and his supporters violently persecuted. … Read More >Lukashenko claims he must protect ‘majority’ who voted for him: ‘If I fall, those who stand with me will be slaughtered’

Lukashenko says he won’t talk to opposition’s Coordination Council as Tikhanovskaya’s representative in Minsk ‘disappears’

Alexander Lukashenko has no plans to negotiate with the opposition’s Coordination Council, accusing them of wanting a ‘catastrophe’ for the country by cutting ties with Moscow, and destroying the health and education systems. … Read More >Lukashenko says he won’t talk to opposition’s Coordination Council as Tikhanovskaya’s representative in Minsk ‘disappears’

Lukashenko says US behind Belarus protests, exploiting small newly emerged class of ‘young bourgeois’ who ‘want power’

The Belarusian president believes that protests which have rocked the country are organized by Washington using Russian-designed messaging app Telegram and backboned by a class of “young bourgeois” that has emerged in Belarus. … Read More >Lukashenko says US behind Belarus protests, exploiting small newly emerged class of ‘young bourgeois’ who ‘want power’

Kremlin hasn’t spoken to Belarusian opposition, expects situation around Maria Kolesnikova to be ‘cleared up’ – Putin’s spokesman

The idea of Moscow having official contacts with representatives of the Belarusian opposition is completely out of the question, and no exchanges have taken place, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman told reporters on Tuesday. … Read More >Kremlin hasn’t spoken to Belarusian opposition, expects situation around Maria Kolesnikova to be ‘cleared up’ – Putin’s spokesman

‘Abducted’ protest leader Kolesnikova ‘ripped up passport’ to prevent deportation from Belarus to Ukraine – conflicting reports

Around 24 hours after she was apparently abducted in broad daylight on the streets of Minsk, confusion reigned on Tuesday morning about the exact whereabouts and status of Belarusian protest leader Maria Kolesnikova. … Read More >‘Abducted’ protest leader Kolesnikova ‘ripped up passport’ to prevent deportation from Belarus to Ukraine – conflicting reports

Absentee ballot fraud? 1,000 people voted TWICE in Georgia primary and will be prosecuted, secretary of state confirms

As many as 1,000 Georgia citizens voted twice in a June primary, and its secretary of state has vowed to prosecute. Those guilty could face between one and 10 years in prison, and as much as a $100,000 fine. … Read More >Absentee ballot fraud? 1,000 people voted TWICE in Georgia primary and will be prosecuted, secretary of state confirms