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NATO-Linked Think Tank Proposes Biden Adopt Venezuela-Style ‘Regime Change’ Policies Towards Belarus

See Post — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:05:52 +0000

The Biden administration should be massively boosting its funding to opposition groups in Belarus while increasing sanctions on the country in order to force out the current government, according to a discussion hosted by the highly influential Atlantic Council. By Mohamed Elmaazi. Full Text -> Sputnik

Belarus, Venezuela reaffirm strategic partnership

See Post — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:36:33 +0000

“Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Venezuela Andrei Molchan held his first meeting with Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe Ivan Gil. The parties confirmed strategic partnership between the two friendly countries,” the ministry said. Full Text -> Belta

Russia, Venezuela, China Urge To Stop Belarus Debates At UN Rights Council Over Breaches

See Post — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:37:32 +0000

Russia, Belarus, China, and Venezuela said Friday that the procedures of the UN Council on Human Rights were sidestepped in the urgent debates on Belarus and urged to stop the discussion. By Sumaira FH. Full Text-> UrduPoint

What Venezuela’s opposition can learn from Belarus

See Post — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:53:53 +0000

Yet in Belarus, an attempt to rig elections and secure continued legitimacy for an authoritarian ruler has instead galvanised the opposition and provoked protests so large they threaten the regime. It shows the value of mobilising democratic forces to take part even in a manipulated poll. In an otherwise bleak political landscape, it is an example Venezuelans could learn from. By Editorial Board. Full Text-> FinancialTimes

Venezuela scenario at play? Lithuania recognizes exiled opposition figurehead Tikhanovskaya as ‘elected leader’ of Belarus

OnVenezuela — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:07:06 +0000

In the resolution, titled “On the Illegitimate Union Imposed by Russia on Belarus” and adopted on Thursday, the Lithuanian parliament threw its weight behind the presidential election’s official runner-up, deeming her and the Belarusian opposition’s Coordination Council “the only legitimate representatives of the Belarusian people.” Full Text->RT

What Can We Learn From Belarus?

See Post — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:34:43 +0000

Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Chávez and Maduro and “Europe’s last dictator”, is facing an unprecedented challenge to his power after rigging an election. What if Putin’s protégé falls under civilian pressure? By Alex Trivella. Full Text-> CaracasChronicles

Belarus, Venezuela Face Similar Attacks, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Says

See Post — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:13:00 +0000

“Belarus and Venezuela are facing similar attacks that repeat the same scenario”, Arreaza said as quoted by an official communique of the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry.

Lukashenko appoints ambassadors to Switzerland, Venezuela

See Post — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:35:08 +0000

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko appointed Belarus’ ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Switzerland and Venezuela on 25 June, BelTA has learned. Full Text -> BELTA