٠٠:٠٤:٠٨President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko discussed the the ongoing protests in the country at his meeting with the General Staff of the Armed Forces on Saturday.
Lukashenko also rejected an offer from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Ukraine, who had urged the authorities of Belarus to negotiate with “rescue committee,” comprising of opposition members. Lukaschenko described the committee as a “government in exile,” concluding that, “we don't need any foreign governments. We don't need any intermediaries.”
The Belarusian president mentioned that during his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia would provide Belarus with comprehensive assistance “to ensure the security” of the country, as requested.
“I had a long and detailed conversation with the President of Russia today about the situation. I must say, I was even a bit surprised [that the Russian President] is absolutely aware of what is happening. And we agreed with him, under our first request, comprehensive assistance will be provided to ensure the security of the Republic of Belarus,” stressed Lukashenko.
During the meeting, Lukashenko instructed the law enforcement agencies to prevent the implementation of an idea expressed in Lithuania to protest in a chain of people from Vilnius to Kiev to support protesters in Belarus.
“I just want to say once again that nothing will work out of it. We will not give the country to anyone we will keep the situation steady. I don't want to say that there is a place for any kindness or calmness. No, we never calmed down," Lukashenko added
Massive rallies kicked off in Belarus after the exit polls results were announced on Sunday, August 9. According to the Central Election Commission, Lukashenko, who has been in power in Belarus since 1994, won the August 9 election with 80.1 percent of the vote.
Since the beginning of the protests, more than 6,000 people have been arrested, including 700 detentions being made on the night from August 12 to August 13, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus stated. It is reported that the detainees are being released.
More than 90 criminal cases have been opened and more than 120 police officers were injured during the protests, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus confirmed.
Belarus: 'We don't need any foreign governments' Lukashenko on Armed Forces meeting
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko discussed the the ongoing protests in the country at his meeting with the General Staff of the Armed Forces on Saturday.
Lukashenko also rejected an offer from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Ukraine, who had urged the authorities of Belarus to negotiate with “rescue committee,” comprising of opposition members. Lukaschenko described the committee as a “government in exile,” concluding that, “we don't need any foreign governments. We don't need any intermediaries.”
The Belarusian president mentioned that during his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia would provide Belarus with comprehensive assistance “to ensure the security” of the country, as requested.
“I had a long and detailed conversation with the President of Russia today about the situation. I must say, I was even a bit surprised [that the Russian President] is absolutely aware of what is happening. And we agreed with him, under our first request, comprehensive assistance will be provided to ensure the security of the Republic of Belarus,” stressed Lukashenko.
During the meeting, Lukashenko instructed the law enforcement agencies to prevent the implementation of an idea expressed in Lithuania to protest in a chain of people from Vilnius to Kiev to support protesters in Belarus.
“I just want to say once again that nothing will work out of it. We will not give the country to anyone we will keep the situation steady. I don't want to say that there is a place for any kindness or calmness. No, we never calmed down," Lukashenko added
Massive rallies kicked off in Belarus after the exit polls results were announced on Sunday, August 9. According to the Central Election Commission, Lukashenko, who has been in power in Belarus since 1994, won the August 9 election with 80.1 percent of the vote.
Since the beginning of the protests, more than 6,000 people have been arrested, including 700 detentions being made on the night from August 12 to August 13, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus stated. It is reported that the detainees are being released.
More than 90 criminal cases have been opened and more than 120 police officers were injured during the protests, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus confirmed.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko discussed the the ongoing protests in the country at his meeting with the General Staff of the Armed Forces on Saturday.
Lukashenko also rejected an offer from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Ukraine, who had urged the authorities of Belarus to negotiate with “rescue committee,” comprising of opposition members. Lukaschenko described the committee as a “government in exile,” concluding that, “we don't need any foreign governments. We don't need any intermediaries.”
The Belarusian president mentioned that during his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia would provide Belarus with comprehensive assistance “to ensure the security” of the country, as requested.
“I had a long and detailed conversation with the President of Russia today about the situation. I must say, I was even a bit surprised [that the Russian President] is absolutely aware of what is happening. And we agreed with him, under our first request, comprehensive assistance will be provided to ensure the security of the Republic of Belarus,” stressed Lukashenko.
During the meeting, Lukashenko instructed the law enforcement agencies to prevent the implementation of an idea expressed in Lithuania to protest in a chain of people from Vilnius to Kiev to support protesters in Belarus.
“I just want to say once again that nothing will work out of it. We will not give the country to anyone we will keep the situation steady. I don't want to say that there is a place for any kindness or calmness. No, we never calmed down," Lukashenko added
Massive rallies kicked off in Belarus after the exit polls results were announced on Sunday, August 9. According to the Central Election Commission, Lukashenko, who has been in power in Belarus since 1994, won the August 9 election with 80.1 percent of the vote.
Since the beginning of the protests, more than 6,000 people have been arrested, including 700 detentions being made on the night from August 12 to August 13, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus stated. It is reported that the detainees are being released.
More than 90 criminal cases have been opened and more than 120 police officers were injured during the protests, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus confirmed.