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Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Zelensky (Photo: BelTA)
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to acknowledge his election victory, saying, “It doesn’t matter what someone calls him just Zelensky.”
The journalist asked Lukashenko about his relationship with the Ukrainian president, who allegedly said that he would only address him by his first and last name. In fact, such a statement was made in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
«Volodya Zelensky himself must be careful to be called simply Zelensky and not president. In my opinion, it all comes down to that. From 70% (support in elections, – Ed.), fell to 22-30%. You have to succeed in destroying people’s trust in you in a year and a half or two. Therefore, I will say roughly: whose cow would roar and Zelensky would be silent, “said the dictator in an interview with journalists.
Previously, Alexander Lukashenko reacted sarcastically to the results of the Servant of the People party in local elections:
«And what happened in Ukraine, our friend Volodya Zelensky? Crushing defeat in local elections. Therefore, it is not necessary to throw stones at a neighbor, it is not necessary to climb our garden. Understand yourself. “
According to a recent sociological study by the Socis Center, 23.8% of those polled are willing to support Volodymyr Zelensky if the presidential elections are held in the near future.
According to KIIS, 25.3% of all respondents and 33.3% of those who made their choice are ready to vote for Zelensky in October.
We will recall, on September 30, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said that after the expiration of the presidential powers of Lukashenka (November 5) will call you by your first and last name.
After a massive fraud in the presidential elections in Belarus on August 9, protests and strikes began across the country. Belarusians are demanding new and fair elections and the release of political prisoners.
At least five protesters died in the brutal crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. The security forces used tear gas, water cannons, stun grenades and rubber bullets against the protesters and they were brutally beaten. In the first days of the protests alone, some 7,000 people were arrested.
The heads of the EU countries refused to recognize the results of the elections in Belarus and called on the country’s leaders to renounce violence, enter into a dialogue with the opposition and hold new elections.
On September 23, Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in as President of Belarus for a new term. The opening ceremony was held in secret. Most countries did not recognize Lukashenko as the reelected president of Belarus. His term expired on November 5.
