Lukashenko's health sparks intrigue, stirs political debate
The Belarusian opposition has published unedited photos of Alexander Lukashenko on social media, depicting the dictator in poor physical condition. These images starkly contrast with the retouched photographs released by the regime's media. Some sources speculate that the Belarusian leader may suffer from diabetes.
Recently, questions about Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's health have become more frequent. This topic interests not only Belarus but also the international community.
Representatives of the Belarusian opposition highlight noticeable changes in Lukashenko's appearance. Pavel Latushko, one of the leading opposition figures, compared official photos of the president with unedited ones. The difference is striking – Lukashenko looks much more tired and ill in the unedited photographs.
Russian propaganda showed the true picture of Lukashenko. It’s no coincidence. The dictator looks bad and it’s very noticeable. Our sources say he has diabetes. Lukashenko's health issues often appear in the news. Will the democratic world be ready to support Belarusians on this decisive day? - wrote Pavel Latushko.
Franak Viacorka, another well-known opposition activist, shared a recording of Lukashenko's meeting with Vladimir Putin in a church. This video also suggests that the health of the Belarusian leader may not be at its best.
Is Lukashenko seriously ill?
Speculation about Lukashenko's health is not new. Last year, during a visit to Moscow for Victory Day, the president looked weakened. He had a bandage on his hand, and his behaviour caused concern among observers.
There are various theories about Lukashenko's potential health problems. Some sources suggest that he may suffer from diabetes. Other reports speak of more serious conditions, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome. However, it should be emphasized that none of this information has been officially confirmed.
In July of this year, rumours resurfaced, especially after reports from the independent Russian television Dozhd and the Charter97 portal. According to these sources, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, Lukashenko suddenly felt very ill.
The next day, on Thursday, he spoke at the summit, met with heads of state, but it was clear that he looked worse than two days ago and the day before when he participated in the parade in Minsk in uniform. His face was pale, and his speech was not very confident – said TV Dozhd host Mikhail Fishman.
An anonymous informant suggested in an interview with the media that Lukashenko is very seriously ill, although a specific diagnosis was not revealed. Charter97 went even further, claiming that Lukashenko lost consciousness at the summit due to an incurable disease. The portal suggested that the Belarusian dictator suffers from disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome and underwent a minor operation in May 2023, after which he was hospitalized in serious condition.
Lukashenko has repeatedly admitted that his schedule is very tight, and July was particularly challenging for him. His public appearances and physical condition continue to raise many questions and speculations, and ambiguous information from his circle only fuels interest in the topic.
The future of Belarus
Uncertainty about Lukashenko's health raises questions about the future of Belarus and potential political scenarios. Will the Belarusian opposition be able to take advantage of the current situation? And will the international community be ready to support Belarusians in their quest for change?
Time will tell how the situation develops, but one thing is certain: the health of Alexander Lukashenko remains one of the key topics in Belarusian politics.
