Belarus election set to extend Lukashenko's 30-year rule

Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator'
The last time Belarus staged a presidential election in 2020, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner with 80% of the vote. That triggered cries of fraud, months of protests and a harsh crackdown with thousands of arrests.
Battle for the heart of Europe. Why does the West see Belarus election as crucial?
Belarus is a buffer state. That is the geography, and there is no escaping it. But Belarus is not just a buffer. Our country is a geopolitical buffer in the center of Europe. We are exactly on the rift of two worlds.
Lukashenko Seeks Easing of Belarus Isolation as He Extends His Long Rule
In power since 1994, Alexander Lukashenko is assured of a new five-year term in a vote that the exiled opposition describes as a sham. It has called on Belarusians to tick a box that allows them to reject all the candidates on offer.
Belarus Election Set to Extend 'Europe's Last Dictator's' 30-Year Rule
Belarus is on the brink of extending the 30-year rule of its authoritarian leader, President Alexander Lukashenko, who is poised to secure a seventh term in a presidential election slated for January 2025.
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Five years since the harsh crackdown on protestors after the 2020 election, critics are readying themselves for Belarus' election in January.
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Poland wants the EU focused on security. Its border with Belarus highlights the challenges
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Exiled rival accuses Lukashenko of playing 'game' with prisoners before Belarus election
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