Angela Merkel
Germany considered the request of the competitor of the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, Svetlana Tikhanovski for help in the fight for the presidency. About it RIA Novosti was told in the German Cabinet.
It is noted that the government has accepted the reference note. However, Berlin will not comment on the statements Tikhanovski, because elections will be held very soon — on August 9.
Earlier, the rival of the current President asked for the help of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The presidential candidate criticized Lukashenko for the fact that he “emptied” of Belarus, and added that he feared for his life.
Election of the President of Belarus on 9 August. Lukashenka is running for a sixth term. Tikhanovski — wife blogger Sergei Tikhanovski, who himself wanted to run, but was arrested. In jail is another contender for the presidency, former head of Belgazprombank Viktor Babariko. Founder of high-tech Park Valery Tsepkalo was not admitted to the elections and fled the country, fearing political persecution.
