U.K. PM Johnson Warns Belarus Will Face Consequences

Belarus will face consequences for detaining dissident journalist Roman Protasevich, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday, saying a video recorded by the blogger was “deeply distressing.”
“The video of Roman Protasevich makes for deeply distressing viewing. As a journalist and a passionate believer in freedom of speech I call for his immediate release,” Johnson said in a tweet.
“Belarus’ actions will have consequences.”
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