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September 24, 8:37 PM
Demonstration in Kiev in support of protesters in Belarus on August 12 (Photo: REUTERS / Valentyn Ogirenko)
«The Belarusian people do not need to “legitimize” their power through so-called “legitimators”. This question is implausible and artificial. Attempts by certain Western countries to question the legitimacy of the head of state in no way reflect the views of the overwhelming majority of the international community, ”the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The department again announced interference in the internal affairs of Belarus and separately noted Ukraine’s reaction:
«Particularly surprising is the behavior of our Ukrainian neighbors, who no longer even try to camouflage their lack of independence when making their foreign policy decisions and do not stop the flow of statements supposedly with their own. „He advanced “evaluations for some reason of our internal political situation.”
At the same time, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured that «will continue to support the brotherly Ukrainian people ”.
Earlier, Alexander Lukashenko called «“non-constructive” reaction of various countries to their secrecy «inauguration “on September 23. According to him, this «internal affairs ”of Belarus.
On September 23, Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in as President of Belarus for a new term. At the same time, the opening ceremony was not announced.
The Belarusian opposition compared the secret «inauguration “Lukashenko with a meeting of criminals to «coronation ”of a thief and declared indefinite action of disobedience. Belarusians were asked to take part in protest actions on the night of September 23. The protesters were severely detained and dispersed with water cannons and tear gas. More than 360 people were arrested that day.
Several countries have recognized Lukashenko as illegitimate, including Ukraine.
For the seventh week in Belarus, massive protests against Alexander Lukashenko’s regime, which has ruled the country since 1994, have harshly suppressed the opposition and the independent media. Protests broke out after the presidential elections on August 9. Belarusians consider the election results to be falsified and are demanding new elections.
The Belarusian dictator rejected any concessions and attempts at dialogue with protesters and the opposition, repeatedly claiming that Belarus’ western neighbors were behind the wave of protests.
