Lukashenka Is Seeking More Subsidies from Putin
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The release of Belarusian political prisoners Siarhiej Kavalienka and Paval Syramalotau in late September does not mean that everyone should expect a quick release of all other prisoners of conscience.
The authorities stepped up pressure on Ales Bialiacki, Zmicier Dashkievich and Mikalaj Statkievich in order to force them into making a symbolic gesture - signing a petition for clemency. According to the latest information received from Zmicier Dashkievich, he was put into a disciplinary cell where he is being held during 6 days already. He started a hunger strike on September 21.
Fulfilment by the authorities of the main condition of unfreezing relations with the West - release of the political prisoners - depends on the situation in relations between Belarus and Russia.
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