The exiled opposition chief of reclusive Belarus on Monday known as on the general public to be “prepared” for political change following stories speculating on the declining well being of strongman Alexander Lukashenko.
The 68-year-old who has been in energy since 1994 has not been seen in public for six days, skipping vital occasions.
He was final seen in Moscow for celebrations of the Soviet victory over the Nazis, however he had skipped a lunch hosted by his ally President Vladimir Putin.
Some Russian and Belarusian journalists commented that Lukashenko appeared unwell on the Red Square army parade.
His rival, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who fled to neighbouring Lithuania after 2020 mass protests towards Lukashenko, commented on the well being “rumours” on Twitter.
“For us, it means only one thing: we should be well prepared for every scenario,” she mentioned.
“To turn Belarus on the path to democracy and prevent Russia from interfering,” she added.
“We need the international community to be proactive and fast.”
In a break from custom, Lukashenko additionally didn’t tackle Belarusian battle veterans on May 9.
Officials haven’t commented on his absence from public life.
Last 12 months, Lukashenko allowed Russia to make use of Belarusian territory as a launchpad for its offensive on Ukraine.
In 2020, the previous collective farm boss claimed to have received a sixth time period in an election that spurred lots of of 1000’s of Belarusians to the streets in protest.
His regime crushed the unprecedented protest motion, jailing or pushing into exile most dissenters.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
