The deputy head of NAM, Artsiom Brukhan, argued with the ex-speaker of the Coordination Council, Andrei Yahorau, about the value of recognizing Lukashenko
The proposal to recognize the regime, which was made during the "New Belarus" conference in Vilnius, is unrealistic. This thesis can be used as a criticism of the activities of the democratic forces of Belarus, but the question arises, why was the proposal not heard earlier? The call to recognize Lukashenko appeared only after the adoption of rather strong sanctions, which seriously affected the regime's policies.
We always called for even stronger pressure and reached that point: Lukashenko began to release political prisoners, withdrew the troops, and introduced a visa-free regime. Such actions of the regime began after the work of democratic forces, which demonstrates our subjectivity. Lukashenko reacts to all this.
It is impossible to talk about any liberalization in Belarus
The level of repression is increasing, there are thousands of criminal cases against Belarusians. Meanwhile, there are calls for the recognition of Lukashenko and the legitimacy of what is happening in Belarus.
We see how the latest sanctions have influenced the change in Lukashenko's policy. This means that our strategy against the regime is working. Then we will be able to achieve our goals, and the regime may be the first to make concessions.
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