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Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko [c] (also transliterated as Alyaksandr Ryhoravich Lukashenka; [d] born 30 August 1954) is a Belarusian politician who has been the president of Belarus since the office's establishment in 1994. [7] This makes him the longest-serving European president.
- Politician
- 1975–1977, 1980–1982, 1994–present
- Office abolished
- Independent (1992–present)
Mar 11, 2024 · 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.’.
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Oct 2, 2021 · In a rare and exclusive interview with CNN, Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko was defiant when asked to address human rights abuses since he claimed election victory last year.
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Jul 6, 2023 · Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, the Belarusian leader, arriving for a news conference in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, on Thursday. Nanna Heitmann for The New York Times. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg. July 6,...
Jul 2, 2021 · CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Personal. Birth date: August 30, 1954 (some sources say August 31) Birth place: Kopys, Belarus. Ad Feedback. Full...
Nov 25, 2021 · With a grey comb-over hairstyle, chevron-shaped moustache and a strong rural accent, Alexander Lukashenko, a former collective farm manager-turned-minor Communist official, was the only...
Jun 30, 2023 · Rumours of the demise of Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko were swirling just over a month ago, when he cut short an appearance in Moscow and was reportedly rushed to hospital.