MINSK, 18 September (BelTA) – The election was conducted and it is legitimate, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the women's forum For Belarus in Minsk on 17 September, BelTA has learned.
“Today they have made use of another ‘thermonuclear bomb' as they view it. It exploded in Brussels, in the capitals. The European Parliament or the European Council got involved and did not recognize our election results. I want to say the following: the election was held in line with our Constitution and laws. We do not need any recognition. The election took place and it was legitimate,” the Belarusian leader said.
