Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko[c] (also transliterated as Alyaksandr Ryhoravich Lukashenka; [d] born 30 August 1954) is a Belarusian politician who has been the first and only president of Belarus since the office's establishment in 1994, [7] making him the current longest-serving European leader. [8][9]

Feb 4, 2025 · Alexander Lukashenko, Belarusian politician who espoused communist principles and who became president of the country in 1994. His decades-long autocratic rule, which was characterized by suppression of free speech and widespread election fraud, earned him the nickname ‘Europe’s last dictator.’

Jan 27, 2025 · Alexander Lukashenko, Europe’s longest-serving leader, has extended his 31-year rule in Belarus after being declared the winner of a presidential election that his exiled opponents and Western ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Alexander Lukashenko, often referred to as “Europe’s last dictator,” has ruled Belarus for over three decades. The Belarusian leader recently secured his seventh term in office, extending his 31-year reign following an election widely criticised by Western nations as a sham.

Jul 19, 2024 · Hard-line President Alexander Lukashenko has led Belarus for 30 years and intends to seek yet another term in office. FILE - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko emerges from a polling...

Jul 2, 2021 · Here’s a look at the life of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Birth date: August 30, 1954 (some sources say August 31) Birth place: Kopys, Belarus. Full name: Alexander Grigorievich...

Jul 20, 2024 · In the wake of the disputed 2020 election, thousands took to the streets to protest against Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko. Four people have been jailed for offenses committed during...

Feb 25, 2024 · Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he will run for another term in elections set to be held in 2025, a move likely to extend the long rule of a key ally of Russia’s Vladimir Putin.