Former opponent Alexander Lukashenko for the presidential chair, Ex-head Belgazprombank Viktor Babariko ripped applause in court. About this April 7 reports “KP – Belarus”.
On the eve, Babarico delivered a speech in court, 45-minute audio recordings posted a banker’s press service. At the end of his performances, applause are heard.
“I understand that the SIZO of the KGB contributes to the enlightenment of memory and the formation of the right estimates, but still never thought that the 1930s can be seen here,” Babarico said.
At the same time, the accused refused to further testify.
Presidential elections in Belarus took place on August 9 last year. Babarico was considered the main rival of Lukashenko. He collected more than 400 thousand signatures, but in mid-June was arrested. The ex-banker is accused of withdrawing abroad of hundreds of millions of dollars. He does not recognize the guilt.
According to the CEC, Lukashenko in the election scored 80 percent of the votes. It caused mass protests that continue for eight months.