Head of Political, Analysis and Coordination Dept at @EUAM_Ukraine seconded by @SlovakiaMFA. Previously @CarnegieEndow @PactWorld. Strictly private, no quotes.
Aug 9, 2020 • 11 tweets • 6 min read
#Belarus Election Day (and beyond) THREAD: this is a clash between changing society (its symbol has become Tsoi song "peremen" from the time of USSR collapse) and the ruling elite trying to save the state (not merely #Lukashenka staying in power as it appears) 1/
The politization of #Belarus urban middle class gave a birth to a new opposition - with new candidates, drawing new demographics of voters, demonstrating creativity and seeming spontaneity, as well as yielding greater resources - not the traditional opposition parties. /2
