Lukashenko has and will use all means of mass control. The country is a mess, industry has failed many thousands have been laid off or are on reduced hours. Many have left to work abroad mostly Russia but they are now liable to be fined as well. They have virtually run out of foreign currency which restricts imports and have large loans due plus an outstanding gas bill. In the past Putin kept the economy afloat with loans but seems unwilling to do it anymore. Its fair to say that a good many Belorussians would prefer to live under Putin. With the amount of Russian military present it could easily happen if Lukashenko was overthrown.