Parliamentary elections in Belarus: President Lukashenko plans to run for 7th term. National and local parliamentary elections were held on the 25th in Belarus, which is allied with Russia.
Elections for the lower house of parliament will be contested only by political parties that support the government, including the largest party, Belaya Rus' President Luk ashenko is poised to further solidify his political base through the elections. The presidential election held four years ago led to large-scale protests as citizens complained of fraud.