President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko explained the purpose of the meeting with the opposition in the pre-trial detention center. He spoke about this in an interview on the TV channel “Russia 1”.
According to the head of state, he does not regret his decision. He noted that he was “pushed in Russia” to dialogue with the opposition, especially by the liberal wings. However, after this conversation, they began to discuss and laugh at him, Lukashenka complained. “But in vain. I saw people who wanted to be in power, aspired to come to power. I listened to them, I understood what Belarus would be like if they came to power,” the president explained.
The visit by the President of Belarus to the KGB pre-trial detention center of the republic was reported on October 10. Communication with the detained opposition representatives lasted more than four hours. Lukashenka, as the Pool of the First channel wrote, wanted to hear the opinions of everyone.
Mass protests have been going on in Belarus since August. The participants demand the resignation of Lukashenka, the holding of new elections and the punishment of the security officials responsible for the brutal crackdown on demonstrators. The authorities of the republic believe that elements of external interference are noticeable in the situation.