Lukashenka Holds Up Sanctioned Ex-Ministers As Possible Successors In Belarus
udf.byAlyaksandr LukashenkaAlyaksandr Lukashenka used a televised appearance on March 19 to say that two former Belarusian government ministers currently under Western sanctions would be «strong candidates» who could succeed him after a possible presidential election.
Lukashenka, whose legitimacy is not recognized by many Western governments since a disputed presidential election in August 2020 that sparked unprecedented and ongoing protests, has refused to meet with opposition leaders to discuss their demands for his exit and a fresh election.