In response to a question about Belarus's domestic policies, President Hugo Chvez of Venezuela said "We see here a model social state like the one we are beginning to create. Belarus [203], On 29 August 2019, John Bolton, the National Security Advisor of the United States, was received by Lukashenko during his visit to Minsk, which was the first of its kind in 18 years. [262] Belarus was supposed to host the 2021 IIHF World Championship in May 2021, but that was cancelled after international condemnation and threats by sponsors to withdraw. [37] Shortly after that, a referendum was held on 24 November 1996 in which four questions were offered by Lukashenko and three offered by a group of Parliament members. [74][75][76] On the night of the election, opposition protesters chanting "Out! Do you agree with assigning the Russian language the status equal to that of the Belarusian language? [70] Throughout July state-controlled channel NTV broadcast a multi-part documentary entitled "The Godfather" highlighting the suspicious disappearance of the opposition leaders Yury Zacharanka and Viktar Hanchar, businessman Anatol Krasouski and journalist Dzmitry Zavadski during the late 1990s. An explanation was later given that his mother had entered the hospital on the 30th in labor but not given birth until after midnight. Vintage Winter Women Cap Hat Officer Belarus Army Military Uniform Size 56(S)NEW. Though originally envisaged for 2011, an earlier date was approved "to ensure the maximum participation of citizens in the electoral campaign and to set most convenient time for the voters". As with their Russian counterparts, some units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) Police. However, relations with Russia have not always run smoothly under his tenure, such as during the Milk War. "Editor's notes.". [178] The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe expressed its concern about the remarks. [186][187][188], Lukashenko's relationship with Russia, once his powerful ally and vocal supporter, has significantly deteriorated. A major devaluation took place in 2011 after the government announced that average salaries would increase to US$500. Older Soviet patterns were worn for several years, being gradually replaced by locally-produced versions of the 1990 3-TsV (VSR) and Flora camouflage, designed in Russia . Hero of Belarus. Though never confirmed by the government, it is widely believed that Nikolai's mother is Irina Abelskayathe two had an extramarital affair when she was Lukashenko's personal doctor. [243], A film produced by NEXTA, an opposition group based in Poland, accuses Lukashenko of misappropriating EU funds on residences and automobiles. In the event of the loss of the Battle Banner, the commander of a military unit and its servicemen are subject to legal consequences and the military unit is disbanded. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. A soldier carries water to clean the barracks. [182], In December 2019, Deutsche Welle published a documentary film in which Yury Garavski, a former member of a special unit of the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs, confirmed that it was his unit which had arrested, taken away and murdered Zecharanka and that they later did the same with Viktar Hanchar and Anatol Krassouski.[183]. "I will sign a decree about how the power in Belarus will be set up. [29] As of autumn 2013, there were at least two Belarusian advisers in Yemen at the Ministry of Defense. [92] During this ceremony, Lukashenko defended the legitimacy of his re-election and vowed that Belarus would never have its own version of the 2004 Orange Revolution in Ukraine or Georgia's 2003 Rose Revolution. Video, 00:00:47Man does worm as Rita Ora sings, she loves it, Armed heist at Paris luxury jewellery store in daylight. [172], At least three detainees suffered injuries indicative of sexual violence in Okrestino prison in Minsk or on the way there. Just over three weeks later, he was inaugurated in the Independence Palace in the presence of attendees such as former president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma, Chairman of the Russian Communist Party Gennady Zyuganov and Belarusian biathlete Darya Domracheva. The film was uploaded to Telegram and YouTube, where it had over 6 million views. [139] Both are critics of Lukashenko, with the latter being a dual American-Belarusian citizen, despite Belarus not recognizing dual citizenship.[139]. You should drink the equivalent of 4050 milliliters of rectified spirit daily", but he advised against doing so while at work. [115] His first visit to Russia was to attend the rescheduled Moscow Victory Day Parade on Red Square together with his son. A soldier works for 22 hours without sleep while guarding the armory. Although the State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus (KGB) had them under constant surveillance, the official investigation announced that the case could not be solved. This page is not available in other languages. The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. The fields heal everyone". A soldier grabs a bite to eat while serving a 24-hour shift in the kitchen, where three people must wash the dishes for 1,200 others after each meal.
