Overview
- Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko made the offer during a Feb. 2 meeting in Minsk with Brazil’s ambassador, Bernard Klingl, according to reports citing Belarus state media.
- He said Belarus would do “everything possible,” if requested, to help ensure Brazil’s 2026 vote occurs in a peaceful and calm atmosphere.
- Lukashenko expressed hope that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains in office after the vote and suggested he understands Lula intends to seek reelection.
- Brazilian outlets reported the remarks, and as of the latest coverage there was no public acceptance or detailed response from the Brazilian government.
- Lukashenko has ruled since 1994, is closely aligned with Vladimir Putin, and faces long-standing accusations from the OSCE and rights groups of election fraud and repression.