Has been described as “Europe’s last dictator.” Lukashenko has maintained his country’s close political ties to Russia, restricted opposition movements and censored media. 1975-1977 ...

Alexander Lukashenko, the autocratic leader of Belarus who claimed victory in another election derided as a sham, played a "dirty game" in releasing an American hostage to coincide with the ballot ...

Belarusian strongman President Alexander Lukashenko is poised to extend his rule into a fourth decade in a tightly-controlled ...

The leader of the Belarusian regime, Alexander Lukashenko, stated that he allegedly did not want to run for office, but was ...

Belarus votes in orchestrated election all but certain to extend the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko ...

This file photo shows Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (C) casting his ballot at a polling station in Minsk, Belarus, Jan. 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Belarusian Central Election Commission ...

The former Soviet Republic of Belarus, wedged between Russia and Ukraine, chooses the president this Sunday, and the country's longtime ruler and Kremlin ally, Alexander Lukashenko, is all but ...

Alexander Lukashenko, Europe’s longest-serving leader, has extended his 31-year rule in Belarus after being declared the winner of a presidential election that his exiled opponents and Western ...