Episode 158: Repressions in Belarus continue

In this episode Adam and Alexandra review some of the latest news in Hungary, Bulgaria and Latvia.<br /><br />They are later joined by the guest Pavel Slunkin – a visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, based in ECFR’s Warsaw office. Pavel works on Belarus-related issues: its domestic and foreign policy, relations with Russia, the European Union, and the United States.<br /><br />In the interview Pavel discusses the latest developments related to Belarus, Belarusians abroad and the role of the pro-democratic forces outside of the country. In the bonus questions, Pavel discusses the horrible conditions of political prisoners and next year’s parliamentary “elections” and what Lukashenka might be planning next.<br /><br />The bonus questions can be found here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3utZOB7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/3utZOB7</a> <br /><br />This episode is in partnership with the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intrigue-outloud/id1669115386" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intrigue Outloud</a> podcast. Check them out!<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement</a>