It is noted that “the Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes note of today's events in Belarus”.

“A president elected in non-democratic elections cannot be regarded as exercising legitimate authority, regardless of whether the swearing-in is secret or official,” the Polish Foreign Ministry said on Twitter.

Earlier, the heads of Slovakia, Lithuania and other European countries spoke about Lukashenko's inauguration.

The Belarusian authorities have not sent invitations to Lukashenka's inauguration to the Russian ambassador or other heads of diplomatic missions.