Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko outside his residence in Minsk carrying what appears to be an assault rifle. ©Pool via Sputnik.
Euronews/AP: Belarus: Lukashenko claims he foiled US-backed 'coup' as two people are arrested by Moscow
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he had foiled a US-planned "coup" and "assassination" attempt against him and his family.
Lukashenko also said that two people have been arrested by Russian security forces in Moscow in relation with the operation: political scientist Alexander Feduta and lawyer Yuri Zenkovich, who also has US citizenship.
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WNU Editor: This assassination and coup attempt was brought up between Biden and Putin when they talked last week .... Putin, Biden discussed information about plot to stage coup against Lukashenko — Kremlin (TASS). More here .... Putin Raised Alleged Belarus Coup Plot During Call With Biden (Bloomberg).
More News On Belarusian President Lukashenka Claiming He Was A Target Of A U.S.-Backed Assassination Plot
Lukashenko reveals group that plotted to assassinate him taken in custody -- TASS
Belarus: Two men accused of planning coup arrested in Moscow -- DW
Lukashenka Claims He Was Target Of U.S.-Backed Assassination Plot, But Offers No Evidence -- RFE
Russia and Belarus detain two Lukashenko critics, one a dual US citizen -- Reuters
Russia arrests two alleged Belarus coup plotters -- AP
Russia & Belarus Say US-Backed "Assassination" & "Coup" Attempt Against Lukashenko Thwarted -- Zero Hedge
US State Department Denies Role in Foiled Plot to Depose Belarusian President -- Sputnik
