#BELARUS: Lukashenko Considers Invasion Of Ukraine, Euro Parliament Prepares Sanctions

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The most recent statements by Belarus Pres. Alexander Lukashenko about the deployment of its troops to Ukraine and about "checking the combat readiness" of the Belarusian armed forces against Brussels were considered a sure sign that Minsk would launch a military offensive against Ukraine. 

Therefore, the European Parliament has called for the preparation of a new package of tough sanctions against the regime of Alexander Lukashenko, which will come into effect immediately when the Belarusian authorities begin an invasion of Ukraine.

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#BELARUS: Sunday Referendum Will Decide On Nukes In Belarus

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Belarus is holding a referendum to adopt a new constitution that would ditch its non-nuclear status, at a time when the country has become a launchpad for Russian troops invading Ukraine.

The vote on Sunday is almost certain to pass under the tightly controlled rule of President Alexander Lukashenko, bringing nuclear weapons back on Belarusian soil for the first time since the country gave them up after the fall of the Soviet Union.

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#BELARUS: Amid Talk Of Sanctions, Controversial President Closes Borders With Three Neighboring Nations

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Belarus is beefing up securing on the border with Ukraine and will close access to its border with neighboring Poland and Lithuania. 

All three nations say they are supporting sanctions against Belarus after European observers say the nation's recent election was unfair.
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#BELARUS: Six-Term President Faces First Real Challenge In August Election

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A forthcoming presidential election in Belarus, scheduled for August 9, looks set to be the liveliest and most  competitive since the country secured its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a  sixth term in office.  And  some political observers are suggesting that Lukashenko might face a genuine challenge to his position for the first time, from at least two challengers.

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