Belarus: Lukashenko holds talks with detained rivals
12 October 2020 |
10:41 am
Belarusian opposition leaders say the strongman's visit to a Minsk jail to meet his foes is a sign of weakness. After weeks of protests over his disputed election win, Lukashenko is now hinting at reforms.
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