Lukashenko appoints turchin as Belarus PM amid stability push
Alexander Lukashenko has appointed Alexander Turchin as the new Prime Minister of Belarus. Turchin will take over from Raman Golovchenko in this role.
On Monday, Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, announced that Alexander Turchin will assume the position of Prime Minister. Turchin is replacing Raman Golovchenko, who has held the position since 2020. This information has been reported by independent media in Minsk.
Turchin, born in 1975, previously served as head of the authorities in Minsk. Upon taking on his new role, he stated that he does not intend to make radical changes to the country's economic policy.
Change in Belarus. There will be no revolution
"My favourite saying is 'evolution without revolution.' In every position, of course, one must develop," said the new Prime Minister. He added that there will be no significant changes to the economic direction, emphasizing that the most important goal is to ensure the country's stable and sustainable development.
The change in the Prime Minister's position follows the Belarusian procedure, according to which the government resigns upon the election of a new president. Despite many countries not recognizing the elections, Lukashenko was re-elected in January 2025 for another term.
Belarusian commentators point out Turchin's experience in regional administration. His appointment is seen as a move towards maintaining stability and continuity in the country's governance.
The former Prime Minister, Raman Golovchenko, has been appointed as the head of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus. Experts note that any appointments in Belarus are largely ceremonial, as Lukashenko has maintained full power for 30 years.
Belarus, along with Russia, remains one of the most authoritarian countries in Europe. Lukashenko's regime suppresses all opposition and restricts media freedom, and protests are met with violence. Human rights organizations report that over 1,200 individuals in Belarus are currently regarded as political prisoners.
