“I am shocked by what is happening in Belarus now. I did not expect this to be possible in Europe, so close to us. Citizens of Belarus have the same right as we do to democracy and freedom, ”RIA Novosti quoted Babish as saying.
He expressed confidence that "the European Union will consider the situation in Belarus in the very near future and take concrete steps to support the Belarusian people."
Earlier it was reported that the situation in Belarus will be discussed by the foreign ministers of the EU countries at an emergency videoconference on Friday, August 14.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko convened a security meeting in connection with the country's protests against his rule.