ever, "Lukashenko also appears to be using the showdown with Moscow to bolster his populist credentials and to try to discredit opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, a newcomer who has led a surprisingly strong campaign. Belarus claims — without making any evidence public — that the alleged mercenaries are part

Belarusians have joined the weekly protests for nearly three months. The rallies often draw more than 100,00 people who believe opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya should have been declared the winner. Reuters <https://www.reuters.com/article/us-belarus-election/belarus-opposition-prepares-mass-strikes-after-

elarusians have joined the weekly protests for nearly three months. The rallies often draw more than 100,00 people who believe opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya should have been declared the winner. Reuters (10/25) says Lukashenko "defied an ultimatum to surrender power by midnight on Sunday, challenging hi

ver, "Lukashenko also appears to be using the showdown with Moscow to bolster his populist credentials and to try to discredit opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, a newcomer who has led a surprisingly strong campaign. Belarus claims - without making any evidence public - that the alleged mercenaries are part

ver, "Lukashenko also appears to be using the showdown with Moscow to bolster his populist credentials and to try to discredit opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, a newcomer who has led a surprisingly strong campaign. Belarus claims - without making any evidence public - that the alleged mercenaries are part