President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko recognized that he ‘stayed too long’ at the post of the president, as RBK reported.
Meanwhile, Lukashenko believes that only he can protect the Belarusians.
“Yes, possible, I stayed too long. Possibly, I am shown not only on TV but on everywhere. But only I can protect Belarus right now,” Lukashenko said.
Meanwhile, he answered the question about inner reasons for protests in Belarus the same. Besides, he believes that the protests that started after the presidential elections influenced by America, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
Lukashenko added that he would not leave the post of the president for no reason in particular.
“I will not go away for any reason in particular. I settled Belarus during a quarter of a century. I will not leave all of this for any reason. Meanwhile, if I live, my followers will be slaughtered!” Lukashenko added.
On August 9, the clashes of the protesters with the law enforcers started in Minsk. The law enforcers used stun grenades and water cannons against the protesters. Later, it was reported that a man died during the protests. A young man received a fatal head injury. On August 10, protests against the results of the presidential elections were resumed in the Republic of Belarus, a flash-noise grenade exploded in the center of Minsk; journalists talked about three volleys at the intersection of Kalvariyskaya Street and Masherov Avenue.
On August 14, the Central Election Commission of Belarus announced the final results of the election. According to the commission, incumbent President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko won the election.