High Representative of the European Union in Foreign Policy and Security, Josef Borrell declared that the European Union must deal with Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko despite not recognize him as a President of the Republic.
"Nevertheless, whether we like it or not they control the government, and we have to continue dealing with them, although we do not recognize their democratic legitimacy." – said Josef Borrell in his interview with El Pais.
Josef Borrell warned that Belarus should not be allowed to become a "second Ukraine" and said it was necessary to deal with its long-time President Alexander Lukashenko.
European Union does not recognize the election results in Belarus and plans to impose sanctions on the country's government.
On August 9, presidential election results were publicized in the country, with this followed by mass protest actions. The opposition does not recognize the 80% votes victory of Lukashenko. People took to the streets and protested against Lukashenko's government.
