France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the Belarus government ordered him out. According to reports ambassador Nicolas de Lacoste left the country on Sunday. He had been told to leave by Monday. 57-year-old Mr. de Lacoste, was posted to Minsk last year.
French ambassador ordered out of Belarus
France, like other EU countries, has not recognised Mr. Lukashenko's claim to a sixth presidential term after last August's elections amid widespread claims of voting fraud.