The Belarusian presidential election occurring on January 26, 2025, is characterized by widespread condemnation as a sham, with Alexander Lukashenko expected to secure another victory after over three decades in power. Opposition figures have largely been silenced or imprisoned since the last election in 2020, leaving Lukashenko with compliant candidates to face. Notably, Hanna Kanapatskaya presents herself as a mild opposition but still recognizes Lukashenko's prior win. Critics, including the EU's top diplomat, have denounced the election's legitimacy and warned of its farcical nature amid serious human rights abuses in the country.
Opposition leader-in-exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya described Sunday's election as 'a senseless farce, a Lukashenko ritual,' emphasizing the long-standing issues with legitimacy in the election process.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, tweeted that Lukashenko had no legitimacy and was seeking to 'reappoint himself in yet another sham election,' highlighting international concerns over the political situation in Belarus.
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