Putin “Preparing security forces for Belarus” 8:19, August 28

Regarding the turmoil in Belarus, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that at the request of President Lukashenko, he was preparing security forces to be dispatched there. On the other hand, he stressed that he would not send troops until the situation became out of control, and he hoped for a peaceful solution.

In Belarus, confusion continues, with increased protests calling for the resignation of President Lukashenko, who has elected the sixth time in the presidential election on the 9th of this month.

Russia's Putin, who has close ties with Belarus, said in an interview on a national television broadcast on the 27th that preparations such as organizing security forces to be dispatched to the field at the request of President Lukashenko are being prepared. I made it clear.

On the other hand, he stressed, "I have also agreed with President Lukashenko that I will not use my troops until things get out of control. I hope that all problems will be resolved peacefully." I showed my expectations.

Against this backdrop, President Lukashenko refused to talk with citizens, saying that "I would like to express my thoughts if there is a rational person" in connection with the dialogue with anti-government groups that the United States and Europe require. I didn't mean that.

However, it is unclear whether or not to accept the dialogue with anti-government groups who are trying to re-election and aim for a change of government.

Belarusian opposition "intervention is unacceptable"

On October 27, the Coordinating Council, a Belarusian anti-government organization, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had organized security forces to be sent to Belarus at the request of President Lukashenko. Is unacceptable."

The statement also said that President Putin said he could only send troops if the situation in Belarus became out of control, saying that "only peaceful protests are taking place." I argued that there was no.

He concludes, "There is only dialogue to get out of this political crisis," and reiterated the demand for President Lukashenko to respond to dialogue with the opposition.