Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered Wednesday August 4 to ensure the protection of Belarusian activists exiled in his country after the suspicious death of an opponent found hanged in Kiev, against a background of increased political repression in Belarus.
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"
Every Belarusian who can become the target of criminals because of his public political position must obtain special protection
", declared Volodymyr Zelensky, quoted by a press release from the presidency, referring to the "
risks
" existing for "
several Belarusian activists
" and the death of Vitali Chychov.