Lukashenko 'not an independent actor’: opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya on why Belarus needs Russia

AI Briefing

• – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's diplomatic efforts are aimed at maintaining his dependence on Russia, according to opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
• – Tsikhanouskaya views Lukashenko's recent diplomatic activity as a bid to secure support from Russia.
• – Belarus remains economically and politically dependent on Russia, Tsikhanouskaya claims.