President Volodymyr Zelensky told Euronews in an exclusive interview that if he were in the Belarusian leader's place, he would "definitely" hold the vote in one month — and invite foreign groups to observe it.
"Let's imagine that I am confident about myself, I am confident in the people's vote, that I am a confident person. How can I calm everyone down? I would definitely say: 'in one month there will be a new vote. Moreover, I am running for the new election. Whoever wants to run — go ahead! I would invite everyone, all international observers, all of them I'd tell the people of Belarus: 'Please, elect whomever you want. Furthermore, after that result, there would be no more questions. I am convinced about it. But everyone would be calm, without blood [being shed], it would be fair and would make history." - he said.