Belarusian opposition Chihanovskaya wary of Russian intervention September 4, 5:43
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Belarusian rebels, who have been tense after the presidential election, said in an interview with NHK that they would increase protests in order to increase the pressure on President Lukashenko's departure.
"It is not a good sign that President Lukashenko has a close relationship with Russia," he warned of future Russian intervention.
In Belarus, protests have called for the resignation of President Lukashenko for alleged fraud in last month's presidential election.
Chihanovskaya, who launched an anti-government organization as a presidential opposition, responded to an NHK interview on the 3rd in Lithuania, where he is based.
``Our power lies in humans. The demonstrations we hold every day are under sufficient pressure. Protests never end,'' said Mr Tikhanovskaya, adding pressure to retire President Lukashenko. He showed the idea of expanding the protest to strengthen it.
He also said that President Lukashenko suggested that he would hold another presidential election after a constitutional amendment, saying, "It is possible to discuss the constitutional amendment only after the election is restarted." He stressed that he was just making money and could not agree.
On the other hand, about the role of Russia in the situation of Belarus, Mr. Tikhanovskaya said, "I do not deny it," but "It is not a good sign that Mr. Lukashenko is too close to Russia". Warned that Russia might step in.
Then, Mr. Tihanovskaya said, "My heart is with the people of Belarus. If I feel safe, I want to return even by taking the first train," and with the people of Belarus preparing for a change of government. I showed my determination to work together.