Putin tells Merkel external intervention in Belarus would be unacceptable
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the political crisis in Belarus over the phone, official sources told media outlets on Tuesday. Two leaders discussed the latest situation in Belarus after the presidential elections held in Aug. 9.
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- Published Date: 01:54 | 18 August 2020
- Modified Date: 02:10 | 18 August 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that any attempts to interfere in the domestic affairs of Belarus would be unacceptable, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
Any such attempts would lead to an escalation of the political crisis in Belarus, Putin told Merkel in a phone call, the Kremlin said in a statement.
Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, on Tuesday awarded medals "for impeccable service" to law enforcement officials who have helped him crackdown on protesters who have been demanding he step down for the last 10 days.