Lukashenko is going to China before the "elections" in Belarus — why now
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Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:01:00 +0200
Lukashenko set to visit China ahead of Belarus electionsThe Center for Countering Disinformation drew attention to the fact that Lukashenkos visit to China will take place before the elections in Belarus, which will be held on January 26.This will be the Belarusian dictators third trip to China in the last three years.According to the Center, Lukashenko wants to develop Belarus relations with China to support the regime and strengthen its negotiating position with the Kremlin.
Since Belarus is internationally isolated and under pressure due to the presence of Russian troops on its territory, financial obligations under loans, and dependence on energy resources.Minsk seeks to activate joint BelarusianChinese projects, such as the Big Stone industrial cluster, cooperation in pharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering, and the militaryindustrial complex, the Central Research Center writes.Belarus also hopes for China as a mediator in unblocking transport to the European Union.Lukashenko is going to the elections agaiThe Central Election Commission of Belarus has registered Alexander Lukashenko as a candidate for president of the country.
It is noted that election campaigning will continue in Belarus from January 1 to 25, 2025.
The elections themselves are scheduled for January 26.
Only recently, Russias ambassador to Belarus, Boris Gryzlov, stated that Moscow was ready to help Minsk in the event of attempts at destabilization during the elections.The mass protests in the Republic of Belarus that unfolded in 20202021 were one of the most powerful manifestations of civil discontent in the countrys history.
They began after the presidential elections held on August 9, 2020.
Official data declared Lukashenko the winner with over 80 of the vote, but a significant part of society and international organizations declared the election fraudulent, accusing the authorities of largescale violations.The protests were accompanied by brutal actions by law enforcement agencies, who used violence, carried out mass arrests, and tortured detainees.
This caused widespread resonance and condemnation from the international community.
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