Belarusians began voting in a presidential election where President Alexander Lukashenko is anticipated to secure an unchallenged seventh term. In power since 1994, Lukashenko has maintained strict control over the country, exacerbated by his crackdown on protests in 2020 and continued oppression of political opponents. The authorities have silenced criticism, leading many Belarusians to express support for Lukashenko while fearing repercussions for dissent. International observers and the opposition accuse him of rigging previous elections, and he has aligned Belarus closely with Russia, especially amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is expected to easily secure a seventh term, prolonging his authoritarian rule, as he faces no significant opposition in the presidential vote.
The opposition has been severely suppressed; those who criticize Lukashenko are often imprisoned or forced into exile, creating a climate of fear among the populace.
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