Russian TV may (for now) be sticking by Lukashenko, but there’s a lot of criticism on Russian news sites. Today one declares: “Lukashenko has lost. People won’t forget or forgive the brutal beatings & torture.” But could Moscow intervene?

Russian TV may (for now) be sticking by Lukashenko, but there’s a lot of criticism on Russian news sites. Today one declares: “Lukashenko has lost. People won’t forget or forgive the brutal beatings & torture.” But could Moscow intervene? #ReadingRussia https://t.co/IHcGnV8llD pic.twitter.com/68CuJdFNXt

— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) August 16, 2020