Conflict with the USA is connected with consequences of presidential elections – K.Yalowitz

The former US Ambassador to Belarus Kenneth Yalowitz commented on the current diplomatic conflict between his country and Belarus in an interview with Radio “Liberty”. He thinks that the scandal is a result of the consequences of the presidential elections in Belarus. K.Yalowitz noted that the elections could not be considered fair and open. He reminded about the facts of disappearance of people in Belarus. The facts, arrests and imprisonment of opposition candidates during the elections in 2006 were a reason for the economic sanctions the USA imposed on Belarus, noted the diplomat.

He stressed that the demand to withdraw the US Ambassador from Belarus and the banishment of 10 American diplomats were a big mistake made by the official Minsk. Diplomats can continue the dialogue even if there is a serious discord between countries.

Let us remind you that Kenneth Yalowitz was a US Ambassador to Belarus from 1994 until 1997. Now he is a Dartmouth college professor.