11:16 17.08.2020

President's Office denies statement by Belarusian administration saying that Kyiv calls for new election in country

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President's Office denies statement by Belarusian administration saying that Kyiv calls for new election in country

The Office of the President of Ukraine has denied the statement made by the Belarusian administration stating that Ukraine allegedly insists on a new presidential election in Belarus.

The Office of the President of Ukraine said it respects the political boundaries of every nation and does not interfere in issues relating to elections in other countries.

"It was stated practically officially in Minsk today that the Ukrainian administration allegedly 'orders' a new election in Belarus. It's not just an absolute lie. It's deliberate fuelling of tensions. What for? What does it have to do with Ukraine if the events concern only Belarus and internal mistrust?" the Office of the President of Ukraine said in a statement posted on its website on Sunday.

Interstate relations "above all, correct and balanced public statements as there will always be a tomorrow and the day after tomorrow in the relations with your neighbors, regardless of what emotional state you are in today," the Office said.

The Office of the President of Ukraine called on Minsk to respect the right of its fellow citizens to life, health and freedom, emphasizing that the future of the state and politicians depends on that. "The only thing we would really like to tell the Belarusian state is respect the right if your fellow citizens to life, health and freedom. And to political maturity ... The future of Belarus and the future of many other people, including any politicians, will depend on that," the Office said.

"Ukraine definitely respects the geographical and political boundaries of every nation and does not interfere in election issues or someone's victory in them," the statement said.

"No doubt, one cannot silence the voice of protests, which have thousands of participants, fellow citizens, with references to a neighboring state. If there is no trust, and the world sees that there is not even anything close to trust, this shortage cannot be covered by unfair accusations made against the administration of a different country. That can only lead to more mistrust," the Office of the President of Ukraine said.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said earlier on Sunday at a rally organized by his supporters in the Minsk Independence Square that the Baltic states and Ukraine "are ordering" that a new presidential election be held in Ukraine. He categorically denies such a possibility.

"Tanks and planes are within 15 minutes of our borders. The NATO troops are crawling near our gates. Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, and, unfortunately, our brotherly Ukraine and its administration are ordering us to hold a new election. If we only follow their orders, the situation will get out of control," Lukashenko said on Sunday in a speech at a rally held by his supporters in the Minsk Independent Square, in front of the Government House.

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