Belarusian opposition leader says forceful overthrow of Lukashenko's regime possible with aid of Kalinouski Regiment
www.pravda.com.ua
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:34:54 +0200
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has not ruled out that selfproclaimed President Alexander Lukashenko could lose power in Belarus through a coup, which could potentially involve fighters from the Kalinouski Regiment.
Source Tsikhanovskaya in an interview with Sergiy Sydorenko, editor of European Pravda Details Tsikhanovskaya said the Kalinouski Regiment, which is fighting on Ukraines side in the ongoing war against Russia, is held in great respect and hope in Belarus, as they are seen as the future foundation of the Belarusian army.
Quote Many people also expect that eventually, it will be fighters from the Kalinouski Regiment who will liberate Belarus.
Of course, there could be many scenarios.
Ideally, it would happen peacefully, but who knows how it will play out. The politician emphasised that she hopes for a peaceful transfer of power in Belarus through fair elections.
Quote But of course, there could be other scenarios.
A palace coup is one possibility.
In that case our soldiers currently in Ukraine could play a role.
But we must be prepared.
Tsikhanovskaya also stressed that free elections in Belarus would only be possible if all political prisoners were released and freedom of speech and thought restored.
The next socalled presidential elections, during which Alexander Lukashenko is expected to engineer another victory for himself, are scheduled to take place in Belarus on 26 January.
Tsikhanovskaya has previously urged Belarusians to avoid participating in these elections and to refrain from protests to prevent further repression.
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