Assad’s fall puts Putin’s Lukashenko at risk

[@praetorian11]

Indeed, it’s time for the Belarus people to rise.

[@larsrons7937]

Sviatlana and Belarus, hang in there, keep the opposition going. There's much respect and understanding for your cause here in Denmark and I'm sure in many parts of the world. Change will have to come from the inside but we'll support you what we can from the outside, and be ready the moment you succeed. Belarus too will be free.

[@Sssthpok]

you are a typical EU drone .... you think your way of politics and of living is the best, and should be used everywhere. Mind your own business, eh, comrade?

[@larsrons7937]

@@Sssthpok _"I am a... _*_drone"_*_ ???_ Interesting description. Please try to explain to us what a "drone" is._ _"you think your way... is the best..."_ Please give us a well-founded explanation to that claim. If you know or knew my country you'd know why your claim is higly unlikely. If you're more uninformed, a hint: The "Jante law".

[@larsrons7937]

@@Sssthpok Secondly, why should I "mind my own business"? Does it hurt your feelings that I speak out? I am free to and will speak out against any oppression and injustice committed by anyone against anyone anywhere in the world. And this very much when it comes to oppressive, criminal and in some cases right out genocidal regimes. Because all people should treat eachother in a civilized and decent manner. Does this hurt your feelings?

[@dragonade85]

Belarus is the key. If Lukashenko goes, then Putin is finished.

[@billmoretz8718]

Probably happen the opposite way once Putin is gone little Lou will follow.

[@dpelpal]

Here is joke being told here in Russia! The Russian central bank announced that it is moving from a floating ruble rate to a drowning one! 😂

[@michealmicheal-ft3jk]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dpelpal]

@michealmicheal-ft3jk It is funny because it is a truths😸

[@larsrons7937]

That doesn't surprise me since the russian currency has actually grown with an extra 'b' and turned into 'rubble' - rubble sinks.

[@PatrickHart-p9w]

​@@larsrons7937🤣👍

[@neilmaclean294]

🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦

[@martinlyons2037]

I did some voluntary work in belarus in 1999 ,lukashenko was in power then and he's still in power says a lot about belarus and its version of democracy

[@Sssthpok]

were you a part of an NGO ?

[@vincentmahon6423]

Support from Ireland. Sviatlana is well respected here.

[@philpaine3068]

And in Canada. Canada's living national hero, and perhaps the greatest hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretsky, is of Belorussian ancestry, his grandfather coming from Grodno ---- although Canada's one and a quarter million Ukrainians also claim him. But while his father spoke fluent Ukrainian, when asked if he was Russian, Ukrainian or Polish, he always replied "Nyet. Belarus."

[@anabelyoung4304]

These 2 dictators need to be kicked out from power. Karma is coming

[@cyberfunk3793]

Not just 2, all of them. Iran, Belarus, Venezuela, ru, cn, nk etc.

[@richardmoloney689]

No it's not. These 2 dictators are evil made manifest and they're thriving.

[@yvanmargineanu9807]

Bashar: A tyrant who fell while fleeing to another tyrant who will also fall thanks to God. History often shows us moments of great change. Tyrants, although they may seem powerful, often end up falling because of the strength of justice and the resilience of the people. This is a beautiful reflection on divine justice and the belief in better days. Thank you for driving Bashar al-Assad, the Russians and the Iranians from your sacred land. With all my heart, I wish you well.

[@dalecrocker3213]

The Russians haven't gone yet.

[@dpelpal]

​@@dalecrocker3213Tell that to many pensioner who lose money to inflation! I am Russian, I was borned in 1990s, in Russia we will have 90th poverty even worsed

[@jonnysantos5074]

Any follower here defending tyrants is either a tyrant himself, or a oligarch. Because every person living under these countries want their leader dead I can't stand followers from the USA and Mexico

[@RadioLTP]

​@@dpelpal yes i am afraid you will. And maybe much worse than last time. Your country has managed to make enemies with about 70 to 80% of the world. If we count just the countries putin has openly threatened in the last 3 years , we count at least 7 or 8 at least ... double if we count the threats to nato.

[@jeffhedrich3551]

So you support Islamic terrorists? Is that what you're saying? And if they start beheading people, then what? Also, it seems lost on you that the Americans and the Israelis are invading sovereign Syria and bombing at will.

[@billy2807]

Nukashenko is sweating mayo right through his ill-fitting suit.

[@markmorris1105]

💯👍😂

[@ThadGuardi]

Support from USA. She is a resolute woman that is smart and poised. Respect.

[@K1lostream]

Individual support is welcome indeed, but yer man coming in January needs to be brought on board as well. He’s a loose cannon, acting with palpable self-interest, I wish you luck.

[@nigel1654]

Belarus, this is your chance.

[@evaluateanalysis7974]

It depends whose side the Belarus army is on. Putin wouldn't have the forces to send in to rescue Lukashenko.

[@justmejustme4444]

I am not sure that Belarus is allowed an army.

[@pietpiekstra-sl1vr]

there is a rumor that putler wants to assasinate lukaschenko.

[@peetky8645]

he would likely nuke it if joke-a-shinko was overthrown.

[@evaluateanalysis7974]

@@peetky8645 A threat from a Putin fanboy? Угроза от фанатика Путина?

[@GloriaHoulihan]

Lukashenko granted lifelong immunity to himself from criminal prosecution. Perhaps he would like to retire? Take plenty of money and go to relax.

[@mindaugasgrincevicius3597]

I said the same about Putin, but both these countries are mafia based and if they give power away, they will will jump from the roof twice 😂 I lived in USSR I know their mindset

[@bhuddy1832]

Where will he be able to run if Putin falls too? These kinds of pathological narcissistic political/state based sociopaths can't ever seem to let go of their addiction to power, without being forcibly removed.

[@yohancereece2509]

Lukashenko next to fall, then Putin.

[@contenteater]

Nar Putin’s gotta go next.

[@robertturner5848]

The lady has good grasp on the situation in Belarus.

[@marisabenson1222]

Free Belarus free Siberia

[@richardmoloney689]

Free San Marino

[@TheWebstaff]

Does Siberia want freedom?

[@stevejohnson170]

Running out of Luc(k)ashenko? All eyes on this election. Haven’t seen him and Putin have tea for a while… 😅

[@jeremypearson6852]

All these despicable dictators will face the ultimate judge one day and He will not be merciful.

[@marcux83]

yes, please,!

[@richardwarner3705]

Hey puppet Lukashenko, ever heard of puppet Assad?🥳😆

[@teddyraffudeen7056]

Sviatlana. You go, girl. I admire your courage. God bless.

[@phbrinsden]

Yes. We haven’t seen much of Lucky lately. He is probably worried about his job. “Strong men/dictators” are going out of style. People are tired of these self enriching men. Good luck to Belarusians if the try to overthrow him.

[@ScottMcMaster-er4xj]

Putin's chess pieces are being taken off the board very fast. Soon he will just be dancing around the board alone. Putin is so weak and inept.

[@Sssthpok]

so, you really dont understand geopolitics, then .....

[@ScottMcMaster-er4xj]

@@Sssthpok Yeahj right Sergey. Losing Syria and Russia's ,Mediterranean port, most of the black sea fleet, Russia's collapsing economy, the plummeting value of the Ruble, Losing Kursk to Ukraine, The attempted coup by Wagner and its demise, Skyrocketing inflation, the deaths of countless generals and admirals, the loss of most of Russia's military equipment and aircraft, the failed launch of Russian ballistic missiles, the warrant by the ICC for Putin's arrest making international travel pr flight impossible for him without risk of arrest, Billions of dollars is losses every quarter by Russian Gasprom and other fuel companies, going from a net exporter of fuel to a net importer, and close to a million casualties during a time when Russia's population is collapsing and Russia is suffering from a mass exodus of educated and skilled people. And Russia losing its influence abroad and looking weaker than north Korea as it begs at the feet of one of the poorest nations on the planet for aid and assistance. While achieving not one of Putin's stated goals. Yeah these are all geopolitical wins. Lol with "wins" like those we have no need for the words failure or loss

[@ScottMcMaster-er4xj]

@@Sssthpok Maybe if Russians spent more time building things at home like actual toilets and working plumbing for its people, instead of just trolling online and shaming themselves publicly all the time, they might feel less ressentiment and jealousy towards their neighbors and feel less need to commit murderous crimes against them.

[@ScottMcMaster-er4xj]

@@Sssthpok Yeah that's right losing Russia's Mediterranean port and Russia's ability to operate effectively in the Mediterranean and Africa, due to a senseless and needless war in Ukraine that has ruined Russia's economy , the loss of the black sea fleet, and close to 1 million Russian casualties. Yeah these are masterstroke "wins" in geopolitics. With "wins" like those we have no need for the word loss anymore.

[@caspar2155]

I would like to see Lukashenko deposed and the people of Belarus gain their freedom, but I think it is unlikely that Putin would allow it to happen. Belarus is too useful to Russia, being a warm water port, and is too close to Russia. I think that if an uprising were to occur in Belarus, Putin would divert troops from Ukraine if necessary to put down the uprising. I hope I'm wrong and Belarus becomes a free country soon!

[@brianshipman5313]

Belarus is a landlocked country bordered by Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest, by Russia to the north and east, by Ukraine to the south, and by Poland to the west

[@kevinmcinerney1959]

@@brianshipman5313 You said it for me. Port?

[@bertnl530]

Belarus is what Putin would like Ukraine to be. A weak country with a dictator who is sitting on Putins lap, whether he wants it or not. I don't think Putin will accept a coup, because then it is getting more difficult to reach the Russian annexated part of East Porussia, /Königsberg. The Suwalki corridor would not exist any longer then.

[@abett6111]

​@@kevinmcinerney1959I think they mean access to the baltic through Kaliningrad .

[@caspar2155]

@@brianshipman5313 Sorry mate! Was thinking of Kaliningrad. Doh!

[@ChristophKral]

Lukashenko is a little different case. There is no armed internal force that could overrun Lukashenko and Russians share a long common border with Belarus and have the military in Kaliningrad near to Belarus. As soon as there WOULD be a danger that Lukashenko could fall the Kremlin would have to overtake Belarus at once and has the possibilities to do so. IF in such moment the Belarusian population would fight same way as Ukrainians against being overtaken by Russia THEN Putin`s regime would be at the end. But I do not see who would seriously overthrow Lukashenko at the moment. Theoretically only one "subject": the Ukrainian secret service (as in Syria??? nobody can tell for sure at the moment).

[@HuskyOwner-bl1jf]

Actually, Putin pulled a lot of troops out of Kaliningrad to try and retake Kursk and now it is possible that Kaliningrad could break away as well There is a resistance in Belarus, but it is small and weak because Lukashenko relies on the Russian military to keep him in power The military in Belarus is one step up from riding on horseback If Putin is forced to pull to many of his troops out of Belarus I could see Lukashenko falling Assuming that Russia had enough forces to protect him is what brought down Assad

[@KameraShy]

pootin has run out of resources.

[@slimjimmyification]

What about Georgia?

[@oldworldpatriot8920]

Hmmm not buying it. The last time Belarusians tried to stand up to Lukashenko it ended with Russian tanks and soldiers in Minsk bolstering him. And even then it wasn’t much of anything,no real flare ups that could’ve led to escalation of an uprising,plus the people understand if they stand up to him again,Russia will intervene to keep him in power. They really just gave Assad lip service,Putin would REALLY do everything in his power to keep Lukashenko in charge. The people of Belarus hate Luka, but they’re more afraid of being treated to what Ukraines currently getting.

[@hymns4ever197]

I like Sviatlana, but Belarus is very different than Syria. Russia shares a border with Belarus; so Putler could inject ground troops in there very easily. The problem he had in Syria is that air power alone is not enough to defeat the enemy. The Syrian army were the ground troops, and he had no way to reinforce them from Russia.

[@danielstapler4315]

I agree Belarus is not Syria. It is not a divided state with Kurds fighting for freedom supported by USA forces. Turkey is looking to get millions of refugees back to their homes (for domestic Turkish political reasons) and looking to increase their influence in what was a part of the Ottoman empire. Syria has several other large well armed groups. Russia was looking to increase their influence on the world stage by supporting Assad and until a week or so ago this worked. Plus Syria was being run by an Alawite government and Alawites represent 10% of the population ruling over a Sunni majority and Christians and Druze.

[@svetlanasawyer5470]

But it needs to start from the main man from putin.free off putin evryone will be free.

[@mariakopp4948]

Von 🛌 Joe ,Kriegsverbrecher

[@prathapanjohn]

I want disagree on what you said but you are too pretty and I don't have the courage.

[@Piden-l4b]

Why can they do it in the Middle East but not in Russia or Belarus? The people just take all the abuse and accept it.

Because the ruling elite is mostly composed of the majority demographic. The exception being that Jews are very influential in Putin's Russia too. This is not to say that Russia doesn't have sectarian concerns- they do. That is why they will most likely erupt in a civil disintegration in the near future.

[@TheWebstaff]

Or infact they just love it as they know no better. Not many russias go back unless it's with a lot of money to live like they do outside of Russia.

[@KameraShy]

I have always had the feeling that Lukashenko has been on very unstable ground and is very vulnerable to being swiftly overthrown when the time is right.

[@Flynbourne]

This is a very good point. Any Putin backed strongmen must be feeling decidedly nervous at the moment.

[@davidboskett5581]

Lukashenko has nothing to worry about as long as Putin stays in power.Putin regards Belarus as Russian territory

[@LazyGrayF0x]

Assad's fall has no bearing on Lukashenko. Russia controls entire Belorussian territory, it's easy to reach, resupply, support - its completely different circumstances than Syria. I support Ukraine, but these headlines are flat out lie and makes it seem to some as things are better than they are, thus lowering public support.

[@KameraShy]

pootin's empire is collapsing. When dominoes begin to fall, they cannot be stopped. Momentum. Suddenly all long simmering resentments are released and dictators fall.

[@teddyraffudeen7056]

Smart woman. She’ll go far.

[@oconnem1]

Lukashenko must be very concerned as he figures out what percentage of the vote in the forthcoming election he can get away with. Does he go with 81% again, or not. Um.

[@GIBLETTS]

Lukashenco getting a bit hot under the Collar

[@johnnypeters198]

What freedom ??? banning of churches ??? forbidding alcohol after 8 pm ???

[@Peter-o9n6p]

Now this is the kind of journalism I like - good provocative speculation! I heard Kim Jong Un was thrilled to see the Ayatollah taking on water because it moves him up in the pecking order. Report on that!

[@ceceliablair9177]

We could win our freedom from dictators together but will fail alone.

[@taralown7023]

I'm not sure she is the right person to lead Belarus opposition right now. Waiting for a black swan event while Luka gains more control and oppresses more people doesn't seem to be the right now. You need to create something, not wait for something that you don't know might never happen. It hasn't worked up until now for Belarus, I think they need a different more aggressive opposition leader. You can't wait for others to do it for you, you have to do it for yourselves.

[@TerryWindell]

Does anyone really think this lady would announce right here and now when the proper time for Belarusians to rise up and overthrow their dictator would be? She's WAAAYYYY too savvy for that! Like all revolutions, it will happen in a flash and seem to come from nowhere.

[@anastasiaserwaczek204]

LukaPuka both will await some sort of Fate. Question of time. from 🇨🇦

[@CallumAnthony-r9o]

An odd analysis to make. Belarus is far more important to Russia than Syria is, and Putin is content with Lukashenko. Russia would almost certainly intervene if the regime in Belarus appeared to be under threat. Syria's collapse will mean nothing for Lukashenko.

[@doncarlodivargas5497]

Is it? Except being a buffer to "nato", how is Belarus important? Syria was important to get to gold and diamonds etc in Africa, probably also prevent gas import in Europe from the middle east, I am not sure your reasoning

[@dylanbea8789]

Belarus is not the same as Syria. Belarus will only change when putin is gone and Russia has different style of leadership

[@dylanbea8789]

Belarus is not the same as Syria. Belarus will only change when putin is gone and Russia has different style of leadership

[@NazifNazifovgg]

​@@doncarlodivargas5497agreed with you completely. Belarus is more like a burden for Putler.

[@pete9009]

He won't let him fall because it's on his border

[@gwina64]

I’ve been asking this, it’s not a good time to be puppet, do you think this will embolden the Belarusians who want their country back

[@JohnWoodall-sv8pm]

Lukashenko shouldn't stand close to any windows in high rises, or drink 'tea' he doesn't make himself!!!

[@TrevsOutbackandGoldAdventures]

I don't agree with her assertion that Lukashenko is at risk because Putin will not rescue him in the case of an uprising.I believe Putin sees Belarus as an essential friendly corridor to access Kaliningrad In addition,there are many other strong reasons ,one of which is fear of a democratic free Belarus that one day could join NATO.

[@KameraShy]

pootin has run out of resources. Has to import soldiers from NoKo.

[@sayeb2132]

Is it? Abit of an exaggeration I think

[@tages_matuna]

Olge valmis, poisid, kutsuge ajutiselt tagasi oma Ukraina eest võitlev leegion, et teile abi anda. Kukkuda luka

[@sayeb2132]

Does it?

[@jonnysantos5074]

Loco chenko ain't laughing now😂

[@peetky8645]

silly......Belarus is on the russian border, not 1000 miles away like syria

[@hellowellallen]

👏

[@ДинаМ-м7ы]

вы либо не компетентны либо лживы

[@policarpiosantos489]

Really?

[@adrianellis4497]

Lukashitco has always looked like a embessler to me, probably much worse?

[@glennhansen8197]

Nostradamus made a prediction that the world would come to a choice to pick peace or war it is a very hard to see if peace will be are choice or will inaction alow war

[@jeffhedrich3551]

Hey Times, before I believe anything you push out the back door of your news room, can you show us the North Korean soldiers at least? Still waiting.

[@danrook5757]

She needs to run for re election

[@Xitlerwinniethepoohdictator]

Assad wants his job

[@therealdeplorables5968]

So many childish comments...it's getting too easy now!😁

[@DonnaLittrell-o2u]

By, by your next!

[@antonstoeckl3689]

American commentator Paul Harvey RIP. about election in Belarus. President Lukaschenko does not have to be concerned about his reelection. His only concern is that he does not receive more than 100 % of the votes. I have been with humanitarian aid in Belarus many times since 1996. Positive is one thing that the country is by far the cleanest country I have ever visited.

[@gregtwomey1805]

🤍🤍❤❤🤍🤍

[@Joe.888]

They won't do anything

[@HymnfortheDudes]

🤞

[@therealdeplorables5968]

Humiliated? This channel is a disgrace...come on YT, sort it out (but I know you won't $$$)

[@РоманКоробейников-я5ю]

Ахахах

[@jackcat3745]

You are doing fake news.

[@robertfrancis7767]

How many rebel groups in Belarus none, there is your answer then next year there like this year and no US air strikes or invasions, etc.

[@BillGibbard]

Eyes throughout Eastern Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa have seen and noted the fall of Assad in Syria. Many nations should take hope and heart from Assad's fall and realize there are many peoples and nations in the world who would welcome the fall of Putin and Russia. The freedom-loving people of Belarus have many natural allies throughout Europe and the world. This should give them hope and heart.

[@thomastan7511]

Putin will not give up his gain in Ukraine.

[@Jimmy-ye3wg]

The people of Belarus and Georgia want stability, and not the disastrous situation were a small few in Ukraine have led the people.

[@Bargerland]

How would you know what they want? You're setting in St. Petersburg, regurgitating Putin's talking points while your ruble sinks.

[@bhuddy1832]

The old weak dictators have very few options left.

[@Keralaforum]

TImes Radio has a lot of garbage coming these days. But TR never talks about the fate of Syria !

[@yeshua_base64]

So much russophobia.

[@jiffypoo5029]

Russians are fine, the problem is Putin. Once Putin is gone, Russia can be a normal country and not psychotic.

[@dreeandbill]

Putin took over from the USSR.....Russia has risen from the ashes since he took over.

[@brianfreeman8290]

Are you surprised?

[@renarddegaulle1204]

@@jiffypoo5029 For hundreds of years Russians have accepted the rule of despots. Why is that, and what will change it?

[@kevinmcinerney1959]

It's because Russia invaded Ukraine. Yes, I think that's probably the reason.

[@RadioLTP]

Lucky Luke's luck maybe running out.