President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko instructed to transfer Marines from Vitebsk to Grenoble. It is reported by "Interfax", referring to the state television "Belarus 1".
"what is happening in these territories (in the West of the country – approx. "Newspapers.EN"), to quietly observe this, we can’t. Our military is also concerned about this issue. So I asked further as the tense situation on the Western border, the airborne brigade from Vitebsk to throw in Grodno", – said Lukashenko.
Earlier, Lukashenko said he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which means "first our request" Russia will provide comprehensive assistance in ensuring security of Belarus.
August 9, in Belarus presidential elections were held. After the closing of polling stations in the Republic began an unauthorized protest against falsifications of the results. During the protests police used against the demonstrators with tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets.
Later the country went on strike in the largest industrial enterprises, the staff demanded new elections and the cessation of harsh treatment of protesters at demonstrations. All the staffs of the opposition candidates have declared non-recognition of the official election results.
