Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko

Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko is the President of Belarus, having held the position since 1994. Often referred to as 'Europe's last dictator', he has maintained a tight grip on power through controversial elections and a strong security apparatus. Lukashenko has been a key ally of Russia, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and has expressed his willingness to support peace negotiations between the two countries, as highlighted in recent discussions involving Russian President Vladimir Putin.