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The inauguration took place at the Palace of Independence in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, with the participation of several hundred people, according to the TASS news agency.
At the ceremony, the 66-year-old leader stressed that Belarus needs security and consensus in the context of the pending global crisis. “I cannot and do not have the right to resign from the people of Belarus,” Lukashenko said.
However, Reuters and Western media reported that this important event was held quietly rather than being announced to the general public as usual.
Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (right) receives support from the EU |
Previously, public opinion in the capital, Minsk, rumored that the leader was preparing for a short inauguration, which would take place quickly, while the opposition continued to oppose the results of the 9 September elections.
According to the official results of the Central Election Commission of Belarus, current President Alexander Lukashenko won with an overwhelming 80.1% of the votes compared to his opponent Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (10.12%). However, the opposition leader refused to acknowledge the results of the vote and left Belarus for Lithuania.
Since then, protests have been frequent in Minsk and other cities, and some places have turned violent, prompting President Lukashenko to appeal to his Russian ally.
Russian paratroopers in a joint trial |
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 900 Russian soldiers participated in the exercises with their Belarusian allies, and about 100 vehicles, weapons and weapons were deployed during the occasion.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on the same day that he did not recognize Lukashenko as the legitimate president of Belarus.
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