"We respect the choice of people and hope Belarus will keep the political stability and will continue the economic development," she said. "We are ready for further development of the overwhelming strategic partnership on the basis of mutual respect, equality and interest."
Alexander Lukashenko has reportedly won the presidential election with 83.49% of the vote.
[tass.ru]
12/10/15
Belarus's presidential election fell short of democratic standards, international monitors said Monday after President Alexander Lukashenko won a fifth term in a vote that was hoped could lead to an easing of relations with the West...
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"The recent release of political prisoners and a welcoming approach to observers were positive developments. However, the hope that this gave us for broader electoral progress was largely unfulfilled.
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