Reuters: President of Belarus accuses Russia of lying, warns of revolution plot
MINSK (Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko accused Moscow on Tuesday of lying in a row about the arrest of a group of Russian security contractors in Minsk, and said unnamed forces were plotting a revolution that would fail.
In a fiery address to the nation as early voting began in an election in which he is seeking to extend his 26-year rule, Lukashenko said he would protect Belarus from opponents he portrayed as wreckers controlled by “puppet masters” abroad.
He faces his toughest challenge for years in Sunday’s election because of public anger over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy and human rights in the strategically important east European country of 9.5 million.
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More News On The Growing Tensions Between Russia And Belarus
Belarus ruler Lukashenko says Russia lying over 'mercenaries' -- BBC
Lukashenka Accuses Opponents Of Attempting Return To 'Chaos' -- RFE
Belarus: Lukashenko slams Moscow 'lies' as row with Russia escalates -- DW
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko under fire -- BBC
Russia says suspected mercenaries detained by Belarus were going to Latin America -- Reuters
Early voting begins in Belarus for presidential election -- Al Jazeera
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