'Belarus cannot be left behind': West urged not to abandon Ukraine's neighbour ahead of 'sham' election

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

66% : "I urge world leaders, including President Trump, to understand that a free Belarus is key to lasting security in Europe.
59% : Those days strengthened my belief that our people will achieve democracy and justice."
53% : We need louder calls for their release, more pressure, and sanctions targeting those responsible for these crimes."[ Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: 'I've always said that Ireland is in my heart, all the time'Opens in new window ]Lukashenko (70) always kept a tight grip on power and stayed close to Russia, but occasionally eased pressure on his opponents and hinted that he might be open to closer relations with the West to reduce Kremlin influence over Belarus.
29% : European Union and Nato states also accuse Belarus of transferring large numbers of migrants from the Middle East and other regions to its western borders to cause security, social and political problems for Poland and the Baltic countries.

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