Belarus faces increasing national security challenges as presidential election approaches ¬– Lukashenko
<p> MINSK, Jun 1 - PrimePress. Belarus faces increasing national security challenges as presidential election approaches, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said on June 1 at a meeting with KGB Chairman Valery Vakulchik, the presidential press office reports. </p> <p> </p> <p> “Threats to economic, food and military security and many other areas are growing, as we enter into a difficult political period. National security a cornerstone. The KGB and the president play the leading role in protecting the independence and sovereignty of our state. We know the goals pursued by those wind blowers: to give us a Maidan on the eve of the presidential election or on the day of the election. This is their plan. I want to warn you and everyone who hears us that there will be no Maidan in Belarus,” Lukashenko said. </p> <p> </p> <p> According to the president, everyone in Belarus may openly express their point of view, but only abiding by law. “No one stops anyone. There are places in Minsk and all cities for authorized debates, six places in Minsk, if I am not mistaken. And we are to make sure that no one goes beyond law. The KGB and police must prevent any attempts to commit violations. People are free to come together and talk, in the kitchens if they want, be my guest, but no one is allowed to bother other people. Public order must be maintained,” said Lukashenko. </p> <p> </p> <p> The presidential election in Belarus is scheduled for August 9, 2020. The first presidential election took place on June 23 (first round) and July 10, 1994 (second round). Alexander Lukashenko has been staying in office ever since. A referendum on amendments to Article 81 of the Constitution of Belarus, which abolished the limit of two five-year presidential terms for one person, was held on October 17, 2004. End </p>
2020-06-02
Primepress
Belarus faces increasing national security challenges as presidential election approaches ¬– Lukashenko
MINSK, Jun 1 - PrimePress. Belarus faces increasing national security challenges as presidential election approaches, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said on June 1 at a meeting with KGB Chairman Valery Vakulchik, the presidential press office reports.
“Threats to economic, food and military security and many other areas are growing, as we enter into a difficult political period. National security a cornerstone. The KGB and the president play the leading role in protecting the independence and sovereignty of our state. We know the goals pursued by those wind blowers: to give us a Maidan on the eve of the presidential election or on the day of the election. This is their plan. I want to warn you and everyone who hears us that there will be no Maidan in Belarus,” Lukashenko said.
According to the president, everyone in Belarus may openly express their point of view, but only abiding by law. “No one stops anyone. There are places in Minsk and all cities for authorized debates, six places in Minsk, if I am not mistaken. And we are to make sure that no one goes beyond law. The KGB and police must prevent any attempts to commit violations. People are free to come together and talk, in the kitchens if they want, be my guest, but no one is allowed to bother other people. Public order must be maintained,” said Lukashenko.
The presidential election in Belarus is scheduled for August 9, 2020. The first presidential election took place on June 23 (first round) and July 10, 1994 (second round). Alexander Lukashenko has been staying in office ever since. A referendum on amendments to Article 81 of the Constitution of Belarus, which abolished the limit of two five-year presidential terms for one person, was held on October 17, 2004. End