Why propaganda doesn’t work as well in Belarus as it does in Russia
The majority of urban Belarusians want Belarus to distance itself from the war in Ukraine and express neutrality.
The majority of urban Belarusians want Belarus to distance itself from the war in Ukraine and express neutrality.
This could all change if Putin’s credibility as a strong leader is irretrievably tarnished and he begins to find it increasingly difficult to control his elites.
Belarus’ Foreign Minister’s sudden death has raised eyebrows and sparked theories of foul play.
As Britain sends military assistance to Ukraine, the crisis on the Russian border shows no signs of de-escalating.
In a rare interview with the BBC, the Belarusian dictator revealed it was “absolutely possible” that his forces helped migrants cross into Europe.
The Biden administration has also warned that a full blown clash between Nato and Russian and Belarus forces is imminent.
Hitting Lukashenko’s regime with moderate economic sanctions will only push him further into Moscow’s arms.
The Kremlin’s mass military exercise this month will be a petri dish for devious schemes that stop short of all-out war. Nato will be watching closely.
Sanctioning Lukashenko plays into the Kremlin’s hands but something must be done to curb the state-sanctioned criminality.
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