MFA: Russia stands in solidarity with the high assessments of voting observers in Belarus. Earlier, observers from the SCO called the parliamentary and local elections held in Belarus transparent and democratic.

“We agree with theHigh assessments of the organization of voting given by international observers,” the diplomatic department noted. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the past elections in Belarus complied with national legislation and international standards. The statement was published on the website of the Foreign Ministry. The statements were published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on its website.