Putin Congratulates Lukashenko on Seventh Term Victory in Belarus, Anticipates Moscow Visit
Jan 27, 2025, 08:32 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election for a seventh term in office, following the presidential election in Belarus. Putin praised Lukashenko's 'convincing victory' as a demonstration of his high political authority and the 'undoubted support' from the Belarusian population. The election results showed Lukashenko securing 86.82% of the votes. Putin expressed his anticipation for Lukashenko's upcoming visit to Moscow, emphasizing the continued development of multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Belarus.
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