PM says Slovenia supports democratic demands of Belarusians

Ljubljana, 19 August - The EU's primary concern is that the fundamental rights and freedoms of Belarusians, including the right to free and fair election and self-determination about their international connections, are respected, Prime Minister Janez Janša told a virtual EU summit on Wednesday. He said Russia should recognise these rights as well.

Minsk, Belarus
An opposition rally held on 30 July in Minsk before the 9 August presidential election in support of candidate Svetlana Tikhanovska, President Alexander Lukashenko's main rival.
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