"Belarus' Authoritarian Leader Lukashenko's 2025 Re-election Amid Controversy"

The United States strongly condemns the recent parliamentary and local elections in Belarus, denouncing them as undemocratic due to a climate of fear, lack of transparency, and the regime's suppression of political opposition. The Lukashenka regime's crackdown has resulted in the detention or exile of independent political figures, denial of registration for independent political parties, and the prevention of international observers from monitoring the elections. The United States urges the regime to release political prisoners, end the crackdown, and engage in dialogue with its opponents, emphasizing the Belarusian people's right to determine their country's future.