European Union Calls For Release of Belarus Protesters

The transcript discusses the arrest and detention of 633 political activists in the EU, including opposition politician Maria Kolesnikova, who resisted authorities at the Ukrainian border. There is uncertainty about her current status, with speculation about her being kidnapped or jailed. The EU plans to impose sanctions on Belarus for election-related violence and repression, as protesters claim the presidential election was rigged. The Belarusian President has been in power since 1994 and recently won reelection.

What are the speculations regarding Kolesnikova's current situation?

What reasons did protesters give for claiming the presidential election in Belarus was rigged?