Tag: Alexander Lukashenko

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Lukashenko’s offer to change Belarus’ constitution likely an attempt to buy time as opposition lacks mechanism to remove him

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If Belarus’ opposition succeeds in removing Alexander Lukashenko from the presidency, the big question is what happens next? The country lacks institutions for managing the transfer of power, working to the president’s advantage. … Read More >Lukashenko’s offer to change Belarus’ constitution likely an attempt to buy time as opposition lacks mechanism to remove him

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Lukashenko promises fresh elections in Belarus after new constitution is adopted via nationwide referendum

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been defiant in defending last week’s controversial election victory, has suddenly relented, saying new elections could be held – but only after a new constitution is adopted. … Read More >Lukashenko promises fresh elections in Belarus after new constitution is adopted via nationwide referendum

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Belarus’ Lukashenko to move air assault brigade to country’s western border amid protests & NATO activity in Poland, Lithuania

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said an air assault brigade will be moved to the country’s border, amid massive anti-government protests that the leader has dubbed a “color revolution” directed by foreign agents. … Read More >Belarus’ Lukashenko to move air assault brigade to country’s western border amid protests & NATO activity in Poland, Lithuania

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‘I’m KNEELING for you,’ Lukashenko tells supporters at a rally, warning Belarus will ‘die as a country’ if a repeat vote happens

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President Alexander Lukashenko has said that Belarus will cease to exist as a country if authorities concede to demands for a new election. He also warned about NATO troops at the nation’s border. … Read More >‘I’m KNEELING for you,’ Lukashenko tells supporters at a rally, warning Belarus will ‘die as a country’ if a repeat vote happens

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Belarus’ Lukashenko says he is being targeted by ‘color revolution’, seeks to join forces with Putin

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Mass anti-government protests in Belarus are actually a “color revolution” in action, and Russia may be the next target if the country fails to halt its progress, President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed. … Read More >Belarus’ Lukashenko says he is being targeted by ‘color revolution’, seeks to join forces with Putin

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‘You’re being used as cannon fodder’: Lukashenko urges people to STAY HOME, blames protests on foreign meddling

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President Aleksandr Lukashenko has called upon Belarusian citizens to not “go into the streets” and to avoid protests, blaming foreign agents for stoking the unrest that has gripped the country after the controversial election. … Read More >‘You’re being used as cannon fodder’: Lukashenko urges people to STAY HOME, blames protests on foreign meddling

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Putin congratulates Lukashenko after incumbent named winner of presidential vote in Belarus for 6th time

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Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on retaining his job following Sunday’s election, expressing hope that he will continue to boost ties with Moscow during his next term as president. … Read More >Putin congratulates Lukashenko after incumbent named winner of presidential vote in Belarus for 6th time