Belarus is poised for another presidential election this Sunday, which is expected to result in the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko for a seventh term. This outcome is seen as a continuation of his nearly 30-year rule, characterized by significant repression of political opposition and dissent. Political analysts suggest that Lukashenko's decision to hold the elections in January, rather than in the summer when his term expires, is a strategic move to minimize protests in the cold weather. His alliance with Russia and Western sanctions further complicate the political landscape.
Belarus will vote this Sunday for a presidential election likely to see Alexander Lukashenko secure a seventh term, consistent for the past 30 years.
Lukashenko's early election move, ahead of the summer expiry of his term, aims to deter demonstrations amid freezing January weather in Belarus.
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