Belarus President Lukashenko who is facing immense pressure from around the globe to allow reelections in the country after the August 9 is largely believed to be rigged on Wednesday responded to global powers calling for his resignation.

"The leaders of the Western countries offer us negotiations, conversations. And at this time they continue to hunt their line. We also see it, understand it, but do not accept it. I want them to hear it”, Belarus President Lukashenko said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/world/european-union-calls-for-resolute-and-concerted-action-in-belarus-to-end-crisis-321673" hreflang="en">European Union calls for 'resolute and concerted' action in Belarus to end crisis</a>

"Those who today, especially abroad... are plotting against us, will get a serious rebuff, " he said.

He made this statement while the European Union held an emergency meeting over the situation in Belarus.

"The whole country is overwhelmingly busy with work, nevertheless, difficulties in terms of the socio-political situation remain. We see this. As I said yesterday, we can not calm down. Those who want to calm us down, will not succeed”, Lukashenko said.

No interefence?

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel during the EU meet said that there can be no&nbsp;external intervention in Belarus affairs.

Russia, Belarus’ closest ally on Wednesday said that they felt no need for Russia to help Belarus militarily or in any other form.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/world/belarusian-opposition-politician-tsikhanouskaya-urges-european-union-to-respect-peoples-choice-321614" hreflang="en">Belarusian opposition politician Tsikhanouskaya urges European Union to respect people's choice</a>

"As far as the collective security treaty and union state treaty are concerned, it is true that there are various obligations between the sides for mutual help, but there is currently no such need”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

EU's rhetoric gets stronger

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko "lacks democractic legitimacy" after an election victory which is largely disputed, top European Union diplomat Josep Borrell said on Wednesday.

The EU had earlier announced that they’re working on a new round of sanctions against Belarus. This would target those who were involved in allegedly rigging the August 9 votes, as well as in forcibly repressing protests.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-warns-the-world-not-to-interfere-in-belarus-321570" hreflang="en">Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the world not to interfere in Belarus</a>

The meeting began with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte saying that the EU simply “cannot accept the result of these elections”.

Tikhanovskaya, the main challenger in Belarus's disputed presidential election had said on Monday that she was ready to take over the country's leadership after a wave of protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.&nbsp;She had urged EU leaders "not to recognise these fraudulent elections".&nbsp;

"I did not want to be a politician. But fate decreed that I'd find myself on the frontline of a confrontation against arbitrary rule and injustice," Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said in a new video from exile in Lithuania.

Belarus President Lukashenko who is facing immense pressure from around the globe to allow reelections in the country after the August 9 is largely believed to be rigged on Wednesday responded to global powers calling for his resignation.

Belarus President Lukashenko who is facing immense pressure from around the globe to allow reelections in the country after the August 9 is largely believed to be rigged on Wednesday responded to global powers calling for his resignation. "The leaders of the Western countries offer us negotiations, conversations. And at this time they continue to hunt their line. We also see it, understand it, but do not accept it. I want them to hear it”, Belarus President Lukashenko said. Also read: European Union calls for 'resolute and concerted' action in Belarus to end crisis "Those who today, especially abroad... are plotting against us, will get a serious rebuff, " he said. He made this statement while the European Union held an emergency meeting over the situation in Belarus. "The whole country is overwhelmingly busy with work, nevertheless, difficulties in terms of the socio-political situation remain. We see this. As I said yesterday, we can not calm down. Those who want to calm us down, will not succeed”, Lukashenko said. No interefence? Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel during the EU meet said that there can be no external intervention in Belarus affairs. Russia, Belarus’ closest ally on Wednesday said that they felt no need for Russia to help Belarus militarily or in any other form. Also read: Belarusian opposition politician Tsikhanouskaya urges European Union to respect people's choice "As far as the collective security treaty and union state treaty are concerned, it is true that there are various obligations between the sides for mutual help, but there is currently no such need”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. EU's rhetoric gets stronger Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko "lacks democractic legitimacy" after an election victory which is largely disputed, top European Union diplomat Josep Borrell said on Wednesday. The EU had earlier announced that they’re working on a new round of sanctions against Belarus. This would target those who were involved in allegedly rigging the August 9 votes, as well as in forcibly repressing protests. Also read: Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the world not to interfere in Belarus The meeting began with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte saying that the EU simply “cannot accept the result of these elections”. Tikhanovskaya, the main challenger in Belarus's disputed presidential election had said on Monday that she was ready to take over the country's leadership after a wave of protests against President Alexander Lukashenko. She had urged EU leaders "not to recognise these fraudulent elections". "I did not want to be a politician. But fate decreed that I'd find myself on the frontline of a confrontation against arbitrary rule and injustice," Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said in a new video from exile in Lithuania.

'Focus on your own issues', echoes Lukashenko while EU convenes to discuss Belarus crisis

After questions were raised by some European nations, the United States has also expressed its concerns on Monday over the presidential election in Belarus.

US President Donald Trump's press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said: "intimidation of opposition candidates and the detention of peaceful protesters" were among several factors that "marred the process", in a reference to the elections.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-election-challenger-demands-lukashenko-hand-over-power-319443">Belarus election challenger demands Lukashenko 'hand over power'</a>

"We urge the Belarussian government to respect the right to peaceably assemble and refrain from use of force."&nbsp;

In Pics |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/water-cannons-tear-gas-stun-grenades-protesters-clash-with-belarus-police-after-election-results-319520">Water cannons, tear gas, stun grenades: Protesters clash with Belarus police after election results</a>

The comments from the US came after thousands on Sunday protested in Minsk and other Belarusian cities, refusing to accept the election result which gave victory to incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko with over 80 per cent votes.

The protesters clashed with cops too, which led to detention of some 3,000 people and cops using violence to disperse the demonstrations.

There were calls for protests on Monday too in Minsk and hundreds participated too, but several areas which were part of demonstrations yesterday in the capital city were sealed off.&nbsp;

The police used stun grenades, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse the demonstrators across the country.&nbsp;

However, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who was the biggest threat to Lukashenko, said she would not be joining protests, despite calling elections rigged and declaring herself as the winner.&nbsp;

"The authorities should think about how to peacefully hand over power to us," said Tikhanovskaya in a press conference held on Monday.&nbsp;

European countries doubted the election results, with Britain saying the polls were "seriously flawed" and asked officials to "refrain from further acts of violence".

Germany also said that the elections raised "strong doubts", while France urged for restraint.&nbsp;

However, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping congratulated Lukashenko, who is in power for decades.&nbsp; 
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After questions were raised by some European nations, the United States has also expressed its concerns on Monday over the presidential election in Belarus. US President Donald Trump's press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said: "intimidation of opposition candidates and the detention of peaceful protesters" were among several factors that "marred the process", in a reference to the elections.

After questions were raised by some European nations, the United States has also expressed its concerns on Monday over the presidential election in Belarus. US President Donald Trump's press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said: "intimidation of opposition candidates and the detention of peaceful protesters" were among several factors that "marred the process", in a reference to the elections. Also read | Belarus election challenger demands Lukashenko 'hand over power' "We urge the Belarussian government to respect the right to peaceably assemble and refrain from use of force." In Pics | Water cannons, tear gas, stun grenades: Protesters clash with Belarus police after election results The comments from the US came after thousands on Sunday protested in Minsk and other Belarusian cities, refusing to accept the election result which gave victory to incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko with over 80 per cent votes. The protesters clashed with cops too, which led to detention of some 3,000 people and cops using violence to disperse the demonstrations. There were calls for protests on Monday too in Minsk and hundreds participated too, but several areas which were part of demonstrations yesterday in the capital city were sealed off. The police used stun grenades, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse the demonstrators across the country. However, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who was the biggest threat to Lukashenko, said she would not be joining protests, despite calling elections rigged and declaring herself as the winner. "The authorities should think about how to peacefully hand over power to us," said Tikhanovskaya in a press conference held on Monday. European countries doubted the election results, with Britain saying the polls were "seriously flawed" and asked officials to "refrain from further acts of violence". Germany also said that the elections raised "strong doubts", while France urged for restraint. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping congratulated Lukashenko, who is in power for decades.

US joins chorus with European nations, raises concerns over Belarus elections

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'Focus on your own issues', echoes Lukashenko while EU convenes to discuss Belarus crisis

US joins chorus with European nations, raises concerns over Belarus elections