Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. We re covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First. Tens of thousands of people across belarus have been on the streets once again, showing their opposition to the countrys president. Alexander lu kashenko was declared the winner of last sundays election, having ruled the country for the past 26 years, but critics believe the vote was rigged. The European Union now says it doesnt recognise the result, and is preparing sanctions against belarus, where this evening thousands have been marching on independence square, in the capital minsk, from where abdu jalil abdurasulov now reports. Chanting. The Opposition Movement against president lu kashenko is growing. Protesters have gathered in the main square of minsk. They are chanting, freedom, freedom. They have brought flowers and balloons to show that their movement is peaceful. This is unprecedented for belarus, where authorities violent
To a role that gave him control over many aspects of her life and career. The diplomatic stand off over belarus has escalated further, with the European Union announcing today it will impose targeted sanctions. Heres the European Commission president ursula von der leyen. We will sanction all those responsible for violence, repression and falsification of the results of the election. The people of belarus took peacefully to the streets. And the authorities answered with violence. This cannot be accepted. Eu leaders held a Virtual Summit today to discuss belarus. Heres the Eu Council President charles michel. The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of belarus. And we dont accept impunity. On august the 9th, belarus held elections. These elections were neither free norfair, and did not meet international standards. We dont recognise the results presented by the belarus authorities. The people of belarus deserve better. It was poland who called todays emergency summit. It
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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country was facing grave threats internally and externally that had required it to change its security posture and allow Russia to. -April 25, 2024 at 09:50 am EDT
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By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country was facing grave threats internally and externally that had required it to change its security posture and allow Russia to deploy dozens of tactical n.