A short thread on the All-Belarusian Assembly. Lukashenka plans to keep himself in the presidential seat for a long time. A referendum on new constitution might or might not take place in about year's time. The legal framework will further be tightened to prevent dissent. 1/2
Foreign minister Makei's statement to Assembly implies #Belarus will pivot even more towards Russia in its foreign policy. Policy of diversifying trade away from Russia is no longer valid. A referendum on new constitution might or might not take place in about year's time. 2/2
What should the opposition and @Tsihanouskaya do?More hard political work inside Belarus - win allies and build networks of trust between people to lay down foundations for a long-term struggle for a new Belarus based on democratic principles. 3/3
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