Alexander Lukashenko is the President of Belarus, having held the position since 1994. He is often referred to as "Europe's last dictator" due to his authoritarian style of governance. Under his rule, political opposition has been suppressed, and media freedom is limited. Lukashenko was born on August 30, 1954, in Kopyl, Belarus. He served in the Soviet Army and later worked in agriculture before entering politics. His leadership has been marked by economic challenges and international isolation, particularly following disputed elections and crackdowns on protests.