According to official information, current President Lukashenka received 82% of the vote, but the Levada research agency located in Moscow asserts that his support was close to 47%. According to the same source, support for the main opposition candidate Milinkevich was 25.6%, which would mean a second round of elections.
Ametlikel andmetel sai valitsev president Lukašenka 82% häältest, kuid Moskvas paikneva Levada analüüsikeskuse väitel oli toetus talle ligi 47%. Samad andmed viitavad, et opositsiooni peamise kandidaadi Milinkeviczi toetus oli 25,6%, mis tähendaks valimiste teise vooru korraldamist.