Lukashenko asked Sukalo to stay nearby

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, during a meeting with Valentin Sukalo, a lawyer and former member of a human rights group, asked him not to move far from the Supreme Court. According to Lukashenko, Sukalo should continue working within the country's judicial system. Sukalo, who previously held a position in the Supreme Council, will respond to reactions regarding new political decisions, and his further activities remain under close government scrutiny.

According to the recorded statement, Lukashenko expressed the wish that Sukalo remain 'within the boundaries' of the judicial system, 'not exclude participation' in the work of the Supreme Court, to avoid peak controversy. There is no official public response from Sukalo yet, but his colleagues in the legal field noted that he may continue working on judicial platforms.

During the conversation, Lukashenko emphasized the necessity of preserving the independence of judicial bodies and expressed concerns about external pressure on the leadership of legislative and judicial associations in Belarus.

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Valentin Sukalo is a Belarusian lawyer, previously appointed to various legal committees and an active participant in debates on legal reform in the country.