Pro-Lukashenka's rally is happening in Minsk. It is on the same place were the opposition Freedom March had to happen, but 1.5 hours later. Many people were brought by bus and trains. However, the rally doesnt look so impressive as we expected.
Many participants are activists of pro-Lukashenka's organization Belaya Rus, Communist Party of Belarus
"Lukashenka is our President," "Belarusians decide on their fate", "We are united," - slogans at the pro-Lukashenka rally today. Many people were brought in an organized way by buses and training from all over the country.

It looks like Anti-Maidan in Ukraine, in 2014
Lukashenka came and speak to his supporters!
Lukashenka addressed his supporters: "Thank you that came to support me". He is crying when talking.

He compared the situation now to 1990s. "I don't like rallies but it's not my fault that I called you here"

People shout: "Belarus!"
Lukashenka says: "Back then, in 1990s, we lost the most important.. The huge and powerful empire. We were left with a bloody piece of that empire"
It seems that Lukashenka tries to create an impression that it's not the nation against the government but it's a civil conflict.
Lukashenka: "We are offered NATO soldiers: black, yellow-mouthed, and white hair", "I will never agree for that", "I want our kids and grand-children to live in their own state". People are chanting: "THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"
Lukashenka: "We will never give them our country", "Puppeteers are behind them", "I am here not because I want power. I gave my best years to my country!", "They want criminals and bandits free! They will be killing us and our kids! We know that!"
Lukashenka was talking a lot about children and grandchildren. It seems that he is worried not just about his security but also his family. His son Koly was always nearby.
Lukashenka: "Please stop!"
It sounds like Yanukovych 6 years ago
Thousands of people in white joined the protest for changes. The rally of pro-Lukashenka supporters is walking now to Obelisk where opposition rally is taking place.
Pro-Lukashenka supporters do not to Obelisk. They are marching along Independence avenue
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