A significant part of the text of the resolution "On support of the people of Belarus and their democratic aspirations, as well as on the condemnation of electoral fraud and subsequent violent repressive measures against peaceful protesters by the illegitimate regime of Alexander Lukashenko" is dedicated to the presidential elections in Belarus and the events that took place against their background in the summer of 2020 ...
In particular, it follows from the document that the elections, which took place without due supervision by international delegations, were widely recognized as “not free and unfair”.
Belarusians have shown "a firm desire and determination to achieve a democratic future" by participating in "peaceful protests", the text emphasizes.
Relations between Belarus and Russia are also mentioned in a negative context.
“Alexander Lukashenko continues to undermine the sovereignty and independence of Belarus by trying to integrate the country into the so-called“ Union State ”under the control of Russia,” the draft states.
In this regard, the American congressmen proposed to take a number of measures directed against the official Belarusian authorities and in support of the inhabitants of the republic.
Thus, they noted the need to hold new presidential elections in Belarus under the supervision of the OSCE, to confirm the right of Belarusians "to determine their future without unwanted outside interference", as well as to continue to impose targeted sanctions against the current authorities of the country "by agreement between the US, EU, UK, Canada and others. allies. "
In addition, members of the House of Representatives noted the need to recognize the Coordination Council, created by ex-presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, as an “organization with legitimacy to participate in the dialogue on the peaceful transfer of power” and to call on Alexander Lukashenko to “open and constructive” dialogue with the opposition.
The presidential elections in Belarus took place on August 9, 2020.
According to official data, Lukashenka received 80.1% of the vote.
On September 23rd, the inauguration ceremony took place, and the president-elect officially took office.
The states that expressed disagreement with the election results included the United States, Germany, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia and the Czech Republic.
In turn, Lukashenka, commenting on the accusations against him, noted that the presidential elections "took place and they are legal."
At the same time, the leader added that Belarus "does not need any recognition."