The first deputy representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, Dmitry Polyansky, compared the leader of the Belarusian opposition Svetlana Tikhanovskaya with the hero of the anecdote. This opinion he expressed in your Telegram channel.
The diplomat representing Russia commented on the inclusion of Tikhanovskaya in the list of the 25 most influential women of 2021 according to the Financial Times. “Tikhanovskaya … influential? I immediately remember the anecdote about the Elusive Joe, whom no one can catch, because no one needs him. “
The achievement of Tikhanovskaya was reported on December 2. According to the authors of the rating, it has become “a symbol of hope and strength for the citizens of Belarus, showing itself as an ardent defender of democracy and a real leader” in the fight against the current Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Last year, the politician also entered a similar rating, taking the fourth line in it. Then, along with Tikhanovskaya, one of the most influential women in the world was named US Vice President Kamala Harris.
The presidential elections in Belarus were held on August 9, 2020. The CEC announced that Lukashenka got 80 percent of the vote, Tikhanovskaya – 10 percent. This sparked massive protests that lasted several months. A number of politicians and activists were arrested or fled the country. Tihanovskaya is located in Lithuania.
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