Chapter

Protests Erupt in Belarus
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1:42:45 - 1:49:01 (06:16)

Citizens of Belarus take to protesting against proposed amendments to the constitutional referendum, including changes in commitment to being neutral and free of nuclear weapons, and a potential to host Russia's nuclear arsenal.

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Belarus became a satrapy with 30,000 Russian troops moving into the country, resulting in Russian troops that were stationed within a few hundred miles of Kiev, while the new Belarus movement prepared to protest the constitutional referendum that would allow Lukashenko to stay in office until 2035.
1:42:45 - 1:44:44 (01:59)
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Belarus, Putin, War
Summary

Belarus became a satrapy with 30,000 Russian troops moving into the country, resulting in Russian troops that were stationed within a few hundred miles of Kiev, while the new Belarus movement prepared to protest the constitutional referendum that would allow Lukashenko to stay in office until 2035. In the early hours of February 24th, Russia's military attacked Ukraine, leaving the Belarusian people scared and horrified about their country's involvement in the Kremlin's slaughter.

Chapter
Protests Erupt in Belarus
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
Podcast
The Daily
Diana planned to open a house for Belarusians in Warsaw to provide advice on residency, healthcare and schools.
1:44:44 - 1:46:36 (01:51)
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Belarus
Summary

Diana planned to open a house for Belarusians in Warsaw to provide advice on residency, healthcare and schools. As the war in Belarus continues, many Belarusian relocants in Kiev flee farther west to escape the conflict.

Chapter
Protests Erupt in Belarus
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
Podcast
The Daily
CHAT members in Minsk went to the Russian embassy to protest the war in Ukraine after spoiling their ballots in the constitutional referendum.
1:46:36 - 1:49:01 (02:24)
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Belarus, Ukraine
Summary

CHAT members in Minsk went to the Russian embassy to protest the war in Ukraine after spoiling their ballots in the constitutional referendum. Sviatlana released videos supporting Ukraine and praising Belarusian volunteers going to fight alongside Ukrainians.

Chapter
Protests Erupt in Belarus
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
Podcast
The Daily