Lukashenko Secures Seventh Term, West Slams Election as Fraud | Russia | Putin | World News

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been re-elected with 86.8% of the vote for a seventh term, but Western nations, including the EU and the US, have strongly condemned the election, labeling it a "sham" due to limited opposition and media freedom. Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called the election a "ritual," while Lukashenko dismissed Western criticism, reaffirming Belarus's sovereignty. His re-election strengthens his ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The EU has pledged to maintain sanctions on Lukashenko’s regime while supporting civil society movements. #lukashenko #live #belarus #eu #west