Alesksandr Lukashenko

Alesksandr Lukashenko has been the President of Belarus since 1994, often referred to as 'Europe's last dictator' due to his authoritarian rule, suppression of opposition, and controversial elections. His government has faced significant international criticism for human rights abuses and lack of democratic reforms. Recently, he has been in the news due to discussions surrounding the potential easing of sanctions by the United States while continuing to face pressure regarding political prisoners and human rights violations in Belarus.