Belarusian oppositionist, the former head of Belgazprombank Viktor Babariko stated from the SIZO of the loss of Belorussia “genuine independence.” It is reported by RBC on Saturday, March 20th.
“like any person, in the state independence relies on the economy. If you can’t provide myself, and you take money to your content from parents, relatives or friends, then it’s difficult to talk about independence,” he said.
Babariko clarified that in 2020 the external debt of Belarus grew by 1.4 billion dollars or more than eight percent. He noted that Belarusian and earlier economically depended on one or two markets and attracting financing, but “now there is no talk about any multi-vector and diversification.”
The oppositionist criticized the power suppression of protest shares. According to him, it led to a decrease in the country’s political and economic independence.
In February, Babarico expressed the opinion that the situation in Belarus can further develop in two scenarios: either a new country, economically and politically independent, or the termination of its existence. He is sure that you will have to choose one of these roads.
In Belarus, there are mass protests in Belarus due to the results of the presidential elections, according to which Alexander Lukashenko scored 80 percent of the votes. Lukashenka insists that the strength of the West is standing behind the protests.
Babarico was considered the main rival of Lukashenko in the presidential race, but in June 2020 he was arrested on charges of the conclusion abroad of hundreds of millions of dollars.