Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Lukashenko: No More Terms, No Son as Successor
Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus for a long time, said he won't run for president again.
He's been in charge since the beginning.
He also said that he does not plan on making his son take over.
In the past, he suppressed protests and jailed many people.
Lukashenko said his successor should keep the country going without big changes.
He has previously described himself as the last dictator in Europe.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated he will not seek another term.
Lukashenko, 70, has led Belarus since its inception and for over three decades.
He denied plans to make his son Nikolai his successor.
Lukashenko crushed 2020 street protests, jailing or exiling opponents.
Lukashenko has referred to himself as the 'last dictator in Europe'.
- Who
- Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus.
- What
- Alexander Lukashenko indicated he may not seek another term in office.
- When
- Interview published on Friday.
- Where
- Belarus
- Why
- Lukashenko aims to ensure a stable transition of power in Belarus.
Lukashenko's Stance
Human Rights Groups' Perspective
Political Prisoner Status
Lukashenko's Stance
No political prisoners.
Human Rights Groups' Perspective
Many political prisoners remain.
- President
- Alexander Lukashenko
- Age
- 70
- Years in Power
- Over three decades
- Recent Election
- Re-elected for a seventh term in January
- Self-description
- Last dictator in Europe
