Belarus’ opposition told to ‘be prepared’ amid rumours of Lukashenko’s health
Shortly after her message to supporters via Twitter, a Belarusian state news channel released a photo of Lukashenko, 68, at what it said was a military command center in what would be his first public appearance in almost a week.
Lukashenko, who once told Reuters he was “the last and only dictator in Europe,” has ruled Belarus with an iron first since 1994, using his security forces to intimidate, beat and jail his opponents or force them to flee abroad.Ukraine says Belarus is a ‘nuclear hostage’ amid Russian deal to station missiles in the country
Speculation about his health intensified on Sunday when Lukashenko missed a ceremony in Minsk amid unconfirmed media reports that he had been hospitalized. His place was taken by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. Lukashenko’s office has declined to comment on his absence.
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