One year on. What has changed in Belarus?
One year on. What has changed in Belarus?
Author(s): David R. MarplesSubject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Electoral systems, Political behavior, Politics and society, Comparative politics, Studies in violence and power, Political Essay, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: Belarus; 2020 elections; Relations with Russia and EU; Lukashenka regime;
Summary/Abstract: On August 9th 2021, Alyaksandr Lukashenka held a press conference to discuss the events of the previous year. It was attended by both local and foreign journalists. The de facto leader of Belarus fielded questions in his own style and according to his own perceptions – or stated perceptions – of the world. He expressed his views on the so-called All-Belarusian People’s Assembly, on the change of president in the United States and in general about the West’s vendetta against his rule, as well as the attacks on his security forces by protesters.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 05 (48)
- Page Range: 12-20
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
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