Lukashenko says no Maidan possible in BelarusFebruary 24, 2014 - 10:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Sunday, Feb 23, ruled out the possibility of a popular uprising in his country similar to the recent events in Ukraine. RIA Novosti "There will be no Maidan in Belarus,” Lukashenko said, using the unofficial term to denote the main protest camp in Kyiv’s Independence Square. He said that although “certain tensions and fears for the future and stability of our state can be perceived in the society,” but it was the “sacred mission” of the government and law-enforcers to “preserve peace and stability in our land.” “We should learn on other people’s mistakes and prevent even smallest indications of instability in our country. The neighboring Ukraine, which has become an arena for a clash between powerful internal and external forces, should be a lesson for us,” the president said. The authoritarian leader, who has been in office since 1994, violently dispersed a massive rally protesting against alleged vote fraud in the 2010 presidential elections. Photo: RIA Novosti Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |