Hungarian representatives blocked a joint statement by European Union member states rejecting the presidential election in Belarus, sources told Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in Brussels.

There was no joint statement by the European Union countries on the presidential elections in Belarus because of Hungary's position. This was reported today, January 27, by the European media.

Hungary has refused to support a joint statement from European Union member states rejecting the legitimacy of Belarus's recent presidential election. The election, held on January 26, resulted in Alexander Lukashenko securing his seventh term with nearly 87% of the vote.

Due to the lack of signatures from all 27 EU member states, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos issued their own statement, according to Radio Liberty.