My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko dismisses criticism of the controversial election, where main rivals are in jail or exile, as “democracy” and defends imprisoning political opponents as abiding by the law. Lukashenko faces no serious challengers in the election, with other candidates either openly supporting him or praising his policies, leading to criticism from the EU but indifference from Lukashenko, who prioritizes the recognition of the Belarusian people over international approval.

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