Lukashenko admits why he rules Belarus in a 'dictatorial' way
Photo: the self-proclaimed leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko (Getty Images)
The self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, stated that he would not want to govern the country in a "dictatorial manner," according to the Pul Pervogo Telegram channel.
Lukashenko made a candid statement. The self-proclaimed leader of Belarus emphasized that he has no desire to govern the country in a "dictatorial manner."
"I wouldn’t want to rule in an authoritarian, dictatorial way… but so far, it doesn’t work out," he said.
Lukashenko’s rule
Alexander Lukashenko has been leading Belarus since 1994, becoming the country’s first president after the position was established. His rule has lasted over 30 years, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in modern Europe.
In the 2020 elections, Lukashenko was declared the winner with 81% of the vote, results that were not recognized abroad due to numerous reports of fraud.
Following the announcement, mass protests erupted across the country. The authorities brutally dispersed the demonstrations, and around 35,000 people were detained.
After the 2020 protests, Lukashenko grew even closer to Russia. In 2022–2023, new security agreements were signed between the two countries, and Russian military contingents became a notable part of Belarus’s armed forces.
Recently, US President Donald Trump reported having a "very good" phone call with the Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko.
According to the American leader, they discussed the release of another 1,300 prisoners in Belarus. Earlier, on June 21, several Belarusian opposition figures had been freed with US assistance.
