We share the view of the OSCE (the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) Observer Mission on the parliamentary elections. That assessment was that despite some improvement, there were major irregularities and fraud that are of serious concern,
The United States is imposing targeted travel restrictions and is planning financial sanctions against individuals responsible for the recent electoral fraud and human rights abuses in Belarus, including Alexander Lukashenko.
There were major irregularities and fraud that are of serious concern.