Russia Backs Lukashenko’s Constitution Reform for Belarus
- Lavrov urges civil society to join constitutional process
- Kremlin stands behind Lukashenko as mass protests persist
Alexander Lukashenko gestures during a rally in Minsk, on Aug. 16.
Photographer: Siarhei Leskiec/AFP via Getty Images
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Russia praised its embattled ally Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s proposals for constitutional changes, describing them as the best way to resolve unprecedented mass protests against his 26-year rule.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged Belarusian civil society groups to participate in drafting the country’s new basic law on Tuesday.