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According to Reuters, Lukashenko faces protests after the controversial elections.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced last week that Moscow had created a special police force to help Lukashenko at his request. However, this force will not be deployed unless the unrest in Belarus is out of control.
Speaking at a press conference on August 31, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Belarusian security forces and leaders are “quite safe” under control of the situation.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Photo: Reuters
Peskov promised that Russia is ready to help its close ally Belarus reform the constitution if necessary.
Earlier this year, Russia approved changes to the country’s constitution that would allow Putin to remain in power until 2036 if re-elected.
On August 30, tens of thousands of protesters gathered near Lukashenko’s residence and called for the leader’s resignation.
Lukashenko just turned 66 and is fighting to contain the wave of protests. His electoral victory on August 9 was considered a trap by his opponents.
Putin sent a congratulatory message to the Belarusian leader on August 30, a sign of Russia’s support for Belarus as the European Union (EU) prepares to impose new sanctions. to the administration of Mr. Lukashenko.
On August 28, the leader threatened to cut Europe’s sea lanes across his country in retaliation for the move.
The protesters gathered on Lukashenko’s birthday. Photo: DW
The Belarusian security forces blocked the protesters on August 30. Photo: Reuters
Pham Nghia (Reuters)
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