Lukashenko President again - It’s his day
Introduction
Alexander Lukashenko has secured his seventh term as President of Belarus in an election widely criticized as a sham by opposition figures and Western nations. According to an official exit poll, Lukashenko won 87.6% of the vote, extending his 30-year rule over the country.
Election Details
The election took place on Sunday, January 26, 2025, with polling stations open from 8 AM to 8 PM local time. While four opposition candidates appeared on the ballot, all were loyal to Lukashenko and praised his rule. Many genuine opponents remain imprisoned or in exile due to Lukashenko’s ongoing crackdown on dissent and free speech.
Criticism and International Reaction
The election has been widely condemned as illegitimate:
Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urged the West to reject the “illegitimate” election, describing it as a “sham” and a “military-style operation”.
The European Parliament passed a resolution to dismiss the election results, reaffirming their non-recognition of Lukashenko as president.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated, “This is a blatant affront to democracy. Lukashenko doesn’t have any legitimacy”.
Context and Implications
Lukashenko’s victory comes amid a climate of severe repression following the contested 2020 election, which sparked unprecedented protests. The subsequent crackdown led to over 65,000 arrests and widespread international condemnation.
Lukashenko’s continued rule is likely to maintain Belarus’s close alignment with Russia. He has allowed Russian forces to use Belarusian territory for the invasion of Ukraine and even hosts some of Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons
Conclusion
As “Europe’s Last Dictator” secures another term, the prospects for democratic change in Belarus appear dim, with the opposition movement largely suppressed and many activists forced into exile.
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