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 ...

FILE - In this photo released by Belarus’ Presidential Press Service, President Alexander Lukashenko, center, visits the Minsk Automobile Plant in Minsk, Belarus, Jan. 21, 2025.

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

Alexander Lukashenko was reelected as president of Belarus, winning a 7th five-year term, according to the preliminary results from the Central Election Commission, cited by the state news agency ...