The team of the candidate in presidents of Belarus Svetlana Tikhanovski decided that it will not participate in the protests following the elections of the head of state to avoid possible provocations. As reported by RIA Novosti, said the press-Secretary Anna krasulina Tikhanovski.
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“The team has decided that her appearance (Tikhanovski on the stock. — RT) may cause some additional provocations, we would like to avoid,” said she.
According to her, the team made the decision that she’s not going to protest.
“And she is a team player, to submit to this decision,” added krasulina.
Tikhanovski previously filed a complaint to the CEC, urging to recognize the election results in Belarus null and void.
According to the preliminary results of the elections, incumbent leader Alexander Lukashenko gained 80,08% of the vote, Tikhanovski — 10,09%.