February 8, 2025

Polls close in Belarus – with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year presidential rule

 Polls close in Belarus – with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year presidential rule

Polls close in Belarus – with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year presidential rule

Alexander Lukashenko is expected to extend his 31-year rule of Belarus with 87.6% of the vote in Sunday’s presidential election, according to an exit poll.