Belarus referendum allows Russian nukes and extends Lukashenka's power

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 01 Mar 2022 by Alex Teddy
On February 27 the vote was held. The result was yes to the reform package. It was claimed that 65% of people voted. This is hard to believe given the apathy of the electorate. The reforms allow Lukashenka to seek more terms in office. They also give him immunity from prosecution for life.The referendum approved the stationing of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus.Oppositionists denounced the referendum as a farce.There have been protests against the invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces stationed in Belarus have invaded Ukraine from there. Over 1,500 Belarusians have been arrested for demonstrations.Belarus and Russia are closer than ever. Putin's dream of full union might be within reach.

Now read on...

Register to sample a report

Register
Sign-in
Forgot your password?
Copyright 2025 GlobalSource Partners. All rights reserved. This is prepared for GlobalSource Partners’ clients and may not be redistributed, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, retransmitted or disclosed, in whole or in part, or in any form or manner, without the express written consent of GlobalSource Partners. This is distributed simultaneously to our website and other portals used by GlobalSource Partners. The information herein was obtained from various sources and is believed to be reliable but GlobalSource Partners does not warrant its completeness or accuracy. Neither GlobalSource Partners nor any Country Analyst, officer or employee accepts any liability whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential damages or losses rising from any use of this or its contents.