Washington

The IMF decision to allocate almost a billion dollars to Belarus, although Lukashenka continues to hold power in the country, has caused a wave of outrage in society. But the impetus for the new protest was given by one girl. Maryia Zabara started with a single picket and launched a whole stream of protests. We talked to Maryia about the picket near the IMF and the reaction of Belarusians in America.

At the airport in Washington, D.C., the Belarusian leader was met by Julie Fisher, U.S. ambassador to Belarus

The American diplomat also met with representatives of the Polish government and Belarusian civil society.