Belarusians have been able to vote in presidential elections since 8:00 a.m. Alaksandr Lukashenka intends to scope for her seventh term. The Belarusian opposition to the election is called "without-choice" due to the fact that there are neither real opponents nor chances of a democratic process.
Alaksandr Lukashenka has ruled Belarus for 31 years. There are 5 candidates in the "elections" but 3 are leaders of pro-regime parties. He's besides running. Hanna Kanapacka, erstwhile associate of the disbanded opposition United Civic Party.
Election venues are open from 8:00 to 8:00 local time, but only in the country. The Belarusian authorities did not anticipate beginning abroad voting points.
Leader of the Belarusian opposition Swiatlana Cichanouska stated that the result of the Sunday elections did not recognise her countrymen or the global community. Likewise European Parliament it adopted a resolution calling on the Community countries not to proceed to recognise Lukashenko as President.
Presidential elections in Belarus. The West does not admit Lukashenko
During the erstwhile 2020 election, despite the arrest of Lukashenko's main opponents – Siarhei Cichanouski and Wiktara BabarykiThere have been mass protests against power. Eventually, the Cichanouska Swiatlana election was allowed, which according to independent countings the election won. Meanwhile, the authorities announced that Lukashenko won with a score of 81 percent.
SEE: Belarus is going to vote. "Another Fake Election"
Massive protests, their violent suppression, political repression and broad emigration of Belarusians from the country made Western countries not respect Lukashenko as the rightful head of state. Western governments keep relations with the Belarusian opposition, although its real impact on the situation in Belarus is low.
== sync, corrected by elderman ==
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