Lukashenko praised the presidential election held in the country

The presidential election in Belarus was held at a high level, without shocks, contrary to the expectations of the West. This was stated by Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on January 28.

"I think you have noticed that this political campaign has not disturbed the calm rhythm of the country. The elections were held at a high organizational level and without any shocks, as some in the West expected," BelTA quoted him as saying.

No doubt without a ballot: Belarusians again cast their votes for Alexander Lukashenko

How the voting took place and who tried to destabilize the situation in the republic

On the eve, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Western countries had interfered in the presidential election in Belarus and tried to sway the situation in the republic with the help of unsubstantiated ballots. In turn, Moscow welcomes the successful holding of the next presidential election in Belarus.

January 27, chairman of the Central Election Commission of Belarus Igor Karpenko reported that the incumbent head of state Alexander Lukashenko had won the presidential election with 86.82% of the vote. At the same time, there were no complaints of any violations from citizens and observers.

Polling stations for the main voting in the presidential election in Belarus worked throughout the country on January 26. After the turnout reached 56.64% at 12:00, the election was recognized valid. The voter turnout amounted to 85.7%.