Aleksandr Lukashenko has awarded himself a seventh term as president of Belarus, with the West calling the so-called vote a sham and introducing additional sanctions. Belarusian political observer Artsiom Shraibman told the Kyiv Independent that Lukashenko faces uncertain future after the vote.

Due to the lack of signatures from all 27 EU member states, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos issued their own statement, according to Radio Liberty.

Due to the lack of unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and European Commissioner for Enlargement Martha Kos issued a separate statement condemning the elections.

Representatives of Hungary have blocked a joint statement of the EU countries on the non-recognition of the results of the Presidential

There was no joint statement by the European Union countries on the presidential elections in Belarus because of Hungary's position. This was reported today, January 27, by the European media.

Earlier, Belarus and Russia invited Eurasian countries to join the effort to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity. According to the minister, all countries without exception are showing interest in the development of this document.

The EU has renewed sanctions against Russia despite Hungary's initial objections, following assurances on energy-related issues and amidst Belarus election controversy.

As expected, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenka was re-elected for a seventh term in Belarus's January 26 presidential election.