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Lukashenko responds to insinuations regarding recent pardon of prisoners

MINSK, 18 December (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko responded to insinuations regarding the recent pardon of prisoners as part of arrangements with U.S. President Donald Trump as he answered questions following his Address to the Belarusian people and the Parliament on 18 December, BelTA has learned.

As was noted, the recent pardon of prisoners sparked widespread discussion online not only in Belarus but also beyond its borders. In particular, many keep asking why it was the leaders of the self-exiled Belarusians who got freed, rather than the bulk of their followers who listened to them and faced time in jail.

Moreover, comments have appeared on certain resources claiming that the core supporters of the Belarusian president and law enforcement officers allegedly did not support this decision. The head of state was asked to respond to these insinuations.

“As for this ‘core electorate’ and splitting the society... That’s simply seeing what you want to see,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

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