Monday, May 15, 2023

Speculation Growing That Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Is Severely Ill

Alexander Lukashenko (centre) looked visibly tired during last week's Victory Day parade in Moscow, and his right hand was bandaged  

BBC: Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours 

Belarus' leader Alexander Lukashenko has missed a major state celebration, further fuelling health speculation. 

The autocratic politician, 68, usually speaks publicly at the annual National Flag, Emblem and Anthem Day event but his prime minister read a message on his behalf on Sunday. 

Last week, Mr Lukashenko left Moscow soon after Victory Day parade, skipping lunch with President Vladimir Putin. Mr Lukashenko looked visibly tired, and his right hand was bandaged. 

He was last seen in public laying flowers in the capital Minsk during Belarus' own Victory Day celebrations on 9 May - a few hours after returning from the Russian capital.  

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Speculation Growing That Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Is Severely Ill

Belarus PM replaces Lukashenko at ceremony, sparks speculation -- Reuters  

Belarusian Leader Skips Official Event Amid Rumors Of Hospitalization -- RFE  

Speculation about Lukashenko's health, after Belarus president missing in action since last Tuesday -- Euronews 

Russian State Duma confirms information on Lukashenko's illness -- Ukrayinska Pravda 

Kremlin says to rely on ‘official information’ about health of Alexander Lukashenko, who hasn’t appeared in public since May 9 -- Meduza 

Belarusian Opposition Says Be 'Prepared' Amid Rumors That Lukashenka Is Ill -- RFE

2 comments:

Hans Persson said...

What asshole is next in line?

Anonymous said...

"This is retired Russian Air Force General Vyacheslav Lobuzko. He was paid to set up the national air defense system against cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in Russia. Turns out the system doesn't work because he embezzled the money. He was arrested earlier this month."