Belarus is again at the centre of global attention. authoritative results of the presidential election indicate that Alaksandr Lukashenka won over 87% of the vote. Meanwhile, the global community, including the European Union and the Organisation for safety and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), explicitly rejects their credibility, calling it a farce.
Facts in short:
- According to authoritative data Lukashenka won over 87 percent of the vote.
- 37 OSCE countries and EU institutions do not recognise the results of the elections.
- There are now over 1,300 political prisoners in Belarus.
Lukashenko announces victory, but the planet does not admit his legitimacy
The Belarusian government announced that the elections ended with a "cruising victory" by Alaksandra Lukashenko. According to the results, he won over 87 percent of the votes. Meanwhile, the global community clearly cuts off these elections, accusing Lukashenko of violent repression of the opposition and falsifying the vote.
Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas and EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos called the elections "fiction" and stressed that they could not be considered fair. A akin position was taken by the European Parliament, as well as 37 countries belonging to the OSCE.
Paweł Latuszka, vice-president of the United Interim Cabinet of Belarus, pointed out that the global community rejected Lukashenko's presidency. He stressed that specified support for the Belarusian democratic forces had never taken place before.
Pressures on the agenda
The political situation in Belarus remains dramatic. Mass repression of the opposition continues in the country. The number of political prisoners is over 1,300 and the government regularly sentences prison sentences for activities specified as critical social media entries.
After the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Belarusians were forced to leave the country, saving themselves from persecution. Today's events only deepen the global isolation of Belarus.
International isolation of Lukashenko
Lukashenko maintains relations with fewer countries, including Russia, China and North Korea. Despite trying to strengthen ties with allies, the government loses its importance and influence internationally.
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