Belarus Presidential Opposition "Preparing to act as a leader"

Belarus Presidential Opposition "Preparing to act as a leader" August 17, 20:30

In former Soviet Belarus, incumbent president Lukashenko was said to have elected six elections in the presidential election held last week, but there are growing calls for the president to leave because the election results are dishonest, and Chihanovskaya was a rival candidate. "I am ready to act as a leader of the nation," he said, demonstrating his willingness to compete.

In Belarus, President Lukashenko has decided to elect six elections in the presidential election held on the 9th of this month, but there is widespread repulsion as the election results are incorrect, and state-owned companies continue to strike.

Housewife Chihanovskaya, who was an opposition candidate in the election, is currently pursuing activities such as forming an organization for the transition of government in neighboring Lithuania, and on the 17th he sent a message in a video, ``You I am ready to act as a leader of the nation."

On the other hand, President Lukashenko visited a factory in the capital city of Minsk and gave a speech on the 17th, and criticized the participants of the protest, saying, "You can like those who do not want to work," but in the meantime. In addition, the voice of "go out" from the crowd was openly heard, and it became an impression that the president's wind was getting stronger.

At EU emergency summit meeting

In response to growing tensions in Belarus, the EU-European Union has decided to hold an urgent summit on 17th and 19th this week to discuss the response.

EU countries blamed Belarusian authorities for violently detaining participants in protests and blaming voters for their election results themselves, calling for an urgent Foreign Ministers' Meeting last week. Had agreed to consider specific sanctions against the head of Belarusian authorities.

European countries strengthen criticism

European countries are increasingly criticizing the government's response to the ongoing protests in Belarus.

British Foreign Minister Raab issued a statement yesterday, saying, "The world is horrified that the authorities have added violence to peaceful protests against the rogue presidential election. I can't do that."
He added, "We need an urgent and independent investigation into election fraud and crackdowns."

In addition, President Steinmeier of Germany announced on the 17th that he would be solidarity with the Belarusian citizens who demand political change, and said, "President Lukashenko should seek a path of dialogue, not violence. You must not commit any sins that violate you."

In addition, French President Macron tweeted on the 16th that the "EU=European Union should be with hundreds of thousands of people in Belarus who perform peaceful demonstrations in respect of rights and freedoms." We called for the support of our citizens.