Why is that important?
Elections in Belarus have sparked global controversy. Vulin's congratulations to Lukashenko contrast with the critical position of the EU and the Belarusian opposition, which speaks of electoral counterfeiting. This underlines the division in the assessment of the situation in Belarus and differences in abroad policy between countries.
Who's Alexandar Vulin?
Aleksandar Vulin, Serbian deputy prime minister, is known for his close ties with Russia and Belarus. He is on the U.S. sanctions list for corruption and ties to drug trafficking. His congratulations to Lukashenko may affect Serbia's relations with the European Union.
What does the European Union say about the elections?
Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas stated that "the apparent elections in Belarus were neither free nor fair" and announced further sanctions against the Lukashenko regime.
How did the Belarusian opposition react?
Swiatlana Cichanouska, leader of the Belarusian opposition on emigration, declared that the falsified elections one more time show the regime's fear of the will of the nation.
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