The leader of the opposition in Belarus advises to be fully prepared in light of rumors about Lukashenko's illness.
Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the democratic opposition in Belarus, stated on Monday that both the global community and the citizens of Belarus should be ready for any possible outcome as speculations arise regarding the well-being of President Alexander Lukashenko.
The fact that the Belarusian president was noticeably absent from a significant ceremony on Sunday, which was held to honor the national flag, coat of arms, and anthem day in Minsk, has led to renewed speculation. This was further fueled by the fact that Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko had to read a message on behalf of Lukashenko.
There have been rumors about the health of Lukashenko, as he has not been seen in public for almost a week. Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is working to ensure that Belarus remains on the "right side" of the new Iron Curtain.
According to Tsikhanouskaya, being well-prepared for any situation is crucial for them. As an opposition leader who has been in self-imposed exile since 2020, she believes that the international community should take proactive measures to steer Belarus towards democracy and prevent Russian interference. It is still unclear why Lukashenko, who is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has not made any public appearances for almost a week.
Belarus is seeking to impose lengthy prison sentences on opposition leaders. The country's president, Lukashenko, was recently photographed near a forest while visiting the air force central command. It is unclear when the photo was taken, but Lukashenko was wearing a bandage on his hand similar to one he wore during a recent trip to Moscow. Reports suggest that Lukashenko appeared unwell during his trip to Russia and skipped a luncheon hosted by Putin. Despite rumors about his health, there has been no official statement from Lukashenko's administration. State news agencies have also avoided the topic, and instead of showing an address from the leader on a national holiday, they aired clips from a previous speech he gave in February.
According to Radio Free Europe, state TV channel ANT broadcasted 28 speeches to the Security Council.
Over the weekend, news agencies not run by the government stated that on May 13, a motorcade blocked the streets surrounding the Republican Clinical Medical Center in Minsk, and security forces were present in the area.
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