Lukashenko has no intention of leaving office, says eventual change of power in Belarus won’t come from street protests

dampened the hopes

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko dampened the hopes of those expecting a swift power transition in the country, saying change won’t take place under pressure from street protests, but in accordance with the law.

“I would like to tell you in a manly way, so as not to leave a word unspoken. I’m often reproached: ‘He will not cede power.’ This is correct. That’s not what the people elected me for,” state news agency BelTA quoted him as saying on Tuesday.

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