Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is poised for re-election in January 2025, having moved the election from August to avoid potential protests similar to those in 2020. The political landscape remains dominated by Lukashenko's iron-fisted rule, which has thrived on suppressing dissent and political opposition, many of whom are either jailed or in exile. His longstanding alliance with Russia has strengthened amid regional tensions, particularly following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. As he prepares for a seventh term, Lukashenko's continued presidency exemplifies the challenges to democratic governance in Belarus.
Lukashenko has advanced the January 2025 election to avoid the unrest that followed the 2020 presidential vote, which was marred by allegations of fraud and protests.
With political opponents jailed or exiled, Lukashenko stands ready to secure his seventh term, maintaining his grip as the only leader known to most Belarusians.
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