Belarusians are currently participating in a presidential election that is widely expected to secure Alexander Lukashenko's continued rule, making him Europe's longest-serving leader since 1994.
In the previous presidential election in 2020, Lukashenko claimed a victory with over 80% of the vote, which led to widespread protests by the opposition, alleging that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was the rightful winner. The aftermath saw a severe crackdown on dissent, with hundreds of thousands protesting in Minsk.
