Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994, announced he will stand for re-election again in 2025, state media reported on February 25. In the aftermath ofBelarus’s tightly controlled parliamentary elections that saw four state-controlled political parties elected on February 25, Lukashenko made conflicting statements regarding his electoral aspirations. While affirming his candidacy to a state news agency correspondent, he later hinted at the possibility of alternative outcomes in the elections next year. Renowned for his confusing declarations, Lukashenko has…