The Cable

Revolution in Belarus


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Belarus is at a tipping point as the authoritarian President Alexandr Lukashenka's regime crumbles under the weight of mass popular protests. The European Union has pledged support for the opposition, which is preparing for a transition, but Lukashenka is clinging to power. And with fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin will prop up his Belarusian ally, what comes next is anyone's guess. Joining Susan and Greg to discuss what's going on, possible future scenarios and what Western countries must urgently do is David Kramer, Franak Viachorka and Vlad Kobets. First, ICWA managing editor Dan Peleschuk describes his arrest in Minsk during a brutal crackdown by the security forces.

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