Milinkevich ready to run for presidency

Alexander Milinkevich is ready to take part in the 2011 presidential campaign, but he is to announce his final decision in May. The politician said in in a statement today during the press conference on March 25 Freedom Day celebrations in Minsk. Alexander Milinkevich: “I will announce my decision soon. I am saying it once again that I am ready and I am willing. But I will say it finally soon, in May".

Milinkevich is the leader of the For Freedom Movement. During the 2006 presidential elections, he gained 6.1 percent of votes against winner Alexander Lukashenka with 83 percent, according to the official report of the Central Election Commission.


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