Ivan Nechepurenko

Ivan Nechepurenko, a seasoned reporter from The New York Times’ Moscow bureau, delves into the tumultuous politics of Belarus under President Aleksandr Lukashenko. He outlines Lukashenko's rise to power, fueled by nostalgia and authoritarianism, contrasted by the current surge of protests demanding change. The discussion highlights the emergence of opposition figures like Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and the growing public discontent due to economic stagnation and electoral fraud. Nechepurenko's insights illuminate the high-stakes struggle for democracy in Belarus.