Реакция МИД Украины на выборы в Беларуси однозначна.

The statement from the spokesperson of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Georgiy Tikhiy, was published on the official website on Thursday, January 23.

Response of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to the Elections in Belarus

Tikhiy noted that the voting in Belarus could only be termed presidential elections if there were valid grounds for it. He added that there is nothing surprising about the results, which are already well-known beforehand.

"It is evident to us that Alexander Lukashenko will continue to be an ally and accomplice of Putin in his war against Ukraine, which is happening against the interests of the Belarusian people," Tikhiy stated.

Tikhiy emphasized that Ukraine stands in solidarity with the positions of EU member states, the USA, Canada, the UK, and other democratic countries regarding the lack of conditions for fair elections in Belarus. He also mentioned that Ukraine currently sees no grounds for resuming contacts with Lukashenko.

"Thus, the question of recognizing his legitimacy after the official results are announced is not relevant for us," the Foreign Ministry added.

Tikhiy also pointed out that many Belarusians will be unable to vote as they are abroad. Some had to leave their homeland due to political persecution by Lukashenko's regime.

"They cannot return because they would be arrested or detained. There is such a threat; they cannot come back. Therefore, this significantly impacts the results of any voting. I think it's unnecessary to reiterate this," the statement read.

It is worth noting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that elections in Ukraine will take place after the war concludes. He explained that this is required by current legislation.

The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, accused Volodymyr Zelensky of interference in the elections. He urged the Ukrainian leader to refrain from publicly criticizing Polish politicians.