Yuriy Gubarevich, NAM's Regional Development Representative and leader of the "For Freedom" movement, in an interview with the Ukrainian publication "FREEДОМ", discussed how Lukashenko's reappointment would unfold on January 26, 2025.
"The 'No-Election-2025' differs from all previous electoral campaigns because there used to be opportunities for opposition political parties to act. In 2021–2022, all of them were liquidated. All four candidates are merely sparring partners, and even the presence of some opposition episodes in their biographies signifies nothing. These individuals have been thoroughly vetted and will campaign in support of Lukashenko".
Lukashenko will once again refuse to participate in debates
"He feels uncomfortable when he might receive an unexpected or unprepared question from an interlocutor. The dictator will simply stay on the air, while the other candidates will be given strictly limited time during which they will praise Lukashenko. This is part of their agreement to participate in these elections".
The dictator will 'paint' himself no less than 90%
"Even if Lukashenko decides to 'paint' himself a result higher than Putin's in these 'no-elections', the Kremlin will pay no attention. Many other dictators from former Soviet republics have allowed themselves to claim nearly one hundred percent support. But I do not think that Lukashenko will face any consequences if he even claims 99%. The regime within Belarus might go for this, as Lukashenko's usurpation of power is complete and absolute".
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