Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed eight political prisoners Friday, in what his press office called an "act of mercy" ahead of elections set to extend his grip on power.

Belarusians will vote on Sunday in a presidential election that is all but certain to see President Alexander Lukashenko win ...

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 15 prisoners as a gesture before an election expected to extend his long ...

Belarus' upcoming election, advanced from 2025, sees Alexander Lukashenko poised for a seventh term amidst a harsh ...

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for over 30 years, is poised to extend his rule ...

Boris Gryzlov recalled numerous media reports about insidious plots against Belarus, up to large-scale operations geared toward seizing power or part of its territory ...

Belarus is currently holding the presidential election. January 21 was the early voting day, while January 26 is the main day. Five candidates, including incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, are ...

Belarus is on the brink of extending the 30-year rule of its authoritarian leader, President Alexander Lukashenko, who is poised to secure a seventh term in a presidential election slated for January ...

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In the 2020 presidential election, Lukashenko claimed an 80% victory, leading to accusations of fraud, widespread protests, and a brutal crackdown that saw thousands arrested ...