Journalists asked Peskov how timely Lukashenka's inauguration was.

“I prefer not to comment here.

For this is an absolutely sovereign, internal decision of the Belarusian leadership.

If it is accepted, then it was considered expedient.

I cannot comment on this in any way, ”Peskov said.

On September 23, Alexander Lukashenko took office as President of Belarus, his inauguration ceremony was held at the Palace of Independence.