Alexander Lukashenko

But the results of that program unraveled during last year's presidential election, when strongman Alexander Lukashenko, seeking a fourth presidential term, ramped up social spending even as he crushed street protests opposing his rule.

Belarus Asks for New IMF Loan Ira Iosebashvili 2011

Until this year, most of Poland's democracy-promotion efforts were directed at former Soviet republics nearby in Eastern Europe—especially Belarus, whose long-serving authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, has cracked down harshly on dissent, jailing hundreds after antigovernment protests last year.

Poland Gives Arab Nations Lessons Gordon Fairclough 2011

But the results of that program unraveled during last year's presidential election, when strongman Alexander Lukashenko, seeking a fourth presidential term, ramped up social spending even as he crushed street protests opposing his rule.

Belarus Asks for New IMF Loan Ira Iosebashvili 2011

MOSCOW—Russia's state electricity monopoly InterRao cut power supplies to cash-strapped Belarus on Wednesday over $43 million of unpaid bills, deepening an economic crisis that has eroded support for the country's authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko.

Russia Cuts Power to Belarus Ira Iosebashvili 2011

Europe's longest-ruling president, Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko, took office for a fourth term, facing threatened Western sanctions for his disputed, violence-tainted re-election and unexpected pressure from Russia.

World Watch 2011

The U.S. State Department said Thursday the sanctions imposed on four Belarusian companies are aimed at inducing the country's authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, to release political activists, journalists and civil society representatives who were jailed December 19, following the disputed presidential election.

US Imposes New Sanctions on Belarus 2011

The sanctions may also be redundant: Belarusneft's parent company, Belneftekhim, has been under U.S. sanctions since 2007 for its connections to Belarusian President and international pariah Alexander Lukashenko.

Unserious on Iran Sanctions 2011

Belarus effectively allowed a 10% devaluation of its currency on the interbank market, but it was unclear if the adjustment will be enough to enable authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko to shore up the country's finances.

World Watch 2011

Any devaluation or stringent fiscal tightening would be setbacks for the country's authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, who was re-elected to a fifth term last year amid promises of wage growth and social spending.

Belarus Rejects Sharp Devaluation Ira Iosebashvili 2011

The confirmation came from the president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, that she had been awarded the Order of the Motherland.

Victoria Azarenka, pride of Belarus, savours her rise to the top 2012