Belarusian regime may already be developing scenarios, dividing roles – Tsikhanouskaya on Lukashenko's disappearance

In an interview with Zerkalo, Tsikhanouskaya said that the opposition has a strategy for Lukashenko's death.

“It will all depend on the conditions that exist at that time. They can be very different. There are certain developments, but such things are not announced,” she said.

According to her, if Lukashenko leaves power, chaos and a power struggle will begin in the regime.

“Most likely, Russia will want to promote some of its proteges. I think this will be the critical moment when negotiations should begin. First, because the Belarusian people will not accept appointees. Secondly, sanctions will need to be lifted to bring the country out of the crisis. And Western countries will not talk to the regime. This is possible only through democratic forces that have already become a subject. Our task is to preserve our sovereignty and get negotiations on the transit of power to begin,” Tsikhanouskaya said.

She added that she does not rule out a seizure of power by security forces or Russians.

“Everyone must decide for themselves whether they are responsible for their country, for the future, or not. Are they ready to defend their interests, and not just bow their heads before such a Russian occupation or Lukashenko's military occupation? I can assume that they are also developing all kinds of scenarios in the regime. What if Lukashenko leaves for health reasons? Perhaps they are already sharing some roles now. Lukashenko is probably trying to prevent such dialogues from taking place. In his mind, he is immortal,” the oppositionist added.

• After the parade in Moscow on May 9, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko disappeared from public space.

• On May 14, Russia's State Duma confirmed media reports that President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko was ill.