Belarusian self-proclaimed president Lukashenko allegedly gets over 87% in sham elections
Pravda Ukraine
Belarusian state agency BELTA reported exit poll data on the evening of 26 January, predictably declaring Alexander Lukashenko the winner of the sham “elections” with over 87% of the vote.
Source: European Pravda, citing BELTA
Details: The report states that Lukashenko allegedly received 87.6% of the votes.
The ballot included four other candidates, who were given 2.7%, 1.8%, 1.6% and 1.2% of the votes, respectively, according to the Belarusian exit polls.
The exit poll results were announced on air of the First Informational TV programme.
Background:
- EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos issued a joint statement declaring the Belarusian presidential “elections” on 26 January as fraudulent.
- Lukashenko responded, saying he “doesn’t care” whether the West recognises the presidential “elections”.
- Meanwhile, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya stated on election day that she sees several potential opportunities for regime change in Belarus.
- Additionally, a video circulated on Sunday, 26 January, showing Lukashenko’s dog urinating at the polling station where its owner cast his vote.
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