Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards.

This resolution strongly condemns the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election , asserting it did not reflect the will of the people, and denounces the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule . It highlights the regime's extensive repression, including attacks on civil society, fraudulent elections, and the imprisonment of over 1,200 political prisoners , who reportedly face torture and abuse. The resolution emphasizes that Lukashenka has ruled for over 30 years, consolidating power through severe crackdowns on opposition and independent media. Furthermore, the resolution condemns the Lukashenka regime's active participation in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine , including providing staging grounds for Russian forces and facilitating the forcible transfer of thousands of Ukrainian children for reeducation. It calls for the regime to hold free and fair elections with credible international monitoring and to immediately release all political prisoners. The resolution also advocates for continued support for the Belarusian democratic opposition , regular strategic dialogue with the United States, and additional sanctions against regime officials and entities complicit in repression or the war in Ukraine, standing in solidarity with the Belarusian people's pursuit of a democratic future.