The main opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya - who stood against Mr Lukashenko in August's election - is due to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the crisis.
Europe's longest-serving ruler under fire What's happening in Belarus? EU rejects Belarus leader's inauguration Ms Tikhanovskaya was forced to go into exile in Lithuania after receiving threats following the disputed vote. She has repeatedly appealed to the international community to put pressure on Mr Lukashenko so that a democratic transition can be launched by negotiation.
He remains defiant, accusing the opposition of being Western "puppets" intent on overthrowing his government. He is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. pg slot
