AdvertisementProtasevich was put on a list of people whom Belarus considers terrorists, which could bring the death penalty. Lukashenko has found himself increasingly isolated since flight controllers told the crew of a Ryanair plane to land in Minsk. “We have become a voice for every Belarusian,” Protasevich said at the time. (Associated Press)Despite the threats and concerns about the Belarusian authorities, Putsila said he was shocked by Lukashenko’s move to divert the plane. AdvertisementIn a speech Wednesday, Lukashenko accused Protasevich of fomenting a “bloody rebellion” in Belarus, in conjunction with foreign spy agencies.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 28, 2021 11:54 UTC