Belarus President To Protesters: No New Elections 'Until You Kill Me'

The transcript discusses the political unrest in Belarus following the August 9th presidential election. Alexander Lukashenko, the incumbent president, refuses to hold new elections despite widespread protests and allegations of vote rigging. The election was conducted without international observers, leading to claims of manipulation. Human rights groups report thousands of protesters have been detained. The Belarusian military is conducting exercises, and Russia has expressed readiness to support Lukashenko militarily. Belarus is strategically important to Russia as a buffer against NATO countries.

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