CLEAN : White House calls on Russia to 'respect Belarus' sovereignty, democracy

The transcript discusses international support for independent investigations into electoral irregularities and human rights abuses in Belarus. It highlights the peaceful protests by Belarusians demanding democracy and emphasizes that the government can no longer ignore these calls. Additionally, it stresses the importance of Russia respecting Belarus's sovereignty and the people's right to elect their leaders freely and fairly.

What is the focus of international efforts regarding Belarus?

• To increase military presence

• To promote economic development

• To investigate electoral irregularities and human rights abuses

• To support the current government

What do the peaceful protests in Belarus signify?

• A demand for democracy

• Support for the current regime

• An interest in joining the European Union

• A call for more economic reforms

What is the government's response to the protests?

• They have fully embraced the demands

• They have ignored the calls for democracy

• They have increased social welfare

• They have reduced taxes

What must Russia respect according to the transcript?

• Belarus' economic policies

• Belarus' sovereignty and the people's right to elect leaders

• Belarus' cultural traditions

• Belarus' military decisions

What is emphasized about the elections in Belarus?

• They should be monitored by Russia

• They should be free and fair

• They should be postponed indefinitely

• They should be held every year