Lukashenko does not appear at Belarusian National Flag Day celebration
Ukrainska Pravda
46 minutes ago
ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO. PHOTO BY TASS, A KREMLIN-ALIGNED RUSSIAN NEWS OUTLET
Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko did not appear at the celebration of the Day of the State Flag, State Emblem and National Anthem of Belarus on 14 May following the news of his deteriorating health.
Source: Motolko Help, a project by Belarusian journalist and analyst Anton Motolko, on Telegram
Details: It is noted that Lukashenko did not appear at the ceremony of honouring the national flag, emblem and anthem, which took place on 14 May at State Flag Square in Minsk.
Instead, Lukashenko's speech was delivered by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko.
Background:
A day earlier, after a long absence from the public eye, Lukashenko visited the presidential clinic in Drozdy on Saturday.
On 9 May, Lukashenko attended a parade in Moscow, but after it was over, he immediately returned to Minsk without waiting for the end of the festivities.
In Minsk, Lukashenko did not deliver his traditional Victory Day speech.
According to media reports, Lukashenko has made significantly fewer public appearances since the beginning of May.
Ukrainska Pravda
46 minutes ago
ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO. PHOTO BY TASS, A KREMLIN-ALIGNED RUSSIAN NEWS OUTLET
Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko did not appear at the celebration of the Day of the State Flag, State Emblem and National Anthem of Belarus on 14 May following the news of his deteriorating health.
Source: Motolko Help, a project by Belarusian journalist and analyst Anton Motolko, on Telegram
Details: It is noted that Lukashenko did not appear at the ceremony of honouring the national flag, emblem and anthem, which took place on 14 May at State Flag Square in Minsk.
Instead, Lukashenko's speech was delivered by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko.
Background:
A day earlier, after a long absence from the public eye, Lukashenko visited the presidential clinic in Drozdy on Saturday.
On 9 May, Lukashenko attended a parade in Moscow, but after it was over, he immediately returned to Minsk without waiting for the end of the festivities.
In Minsk, Lukashenko did not deliver his traditional Victory Day speech.
According to media reports, Lukashenko has made significantly fewer public appearances since the beginning of May.
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Summary
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko missed the celebration of National Flag Day on May 14, reportedly due to deteriorating health. His absence was filled by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko delivering a speech instead. On May 9, Lukashenko attended a parade in Moscow but returned promptly