Lukashenko’s Minsk Meetings Mask Ongoing Repression Despite U.S. Engagement
As Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko courts Washington’s favor with prisoner releases and diplomatic talks, the harsh reality of relentless political repression and support for Russia’s invasion remains unchanged.
Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko recently hosted a U.S. envoy in Minsk—a move framed as a thaw in relations—but beneath the diplomatic veneer lies a stark threat to American interests and democratic values. This latest engagement, coming after President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, raises urgent questions: Is Washington trading principle for empty gestures? And how long will it overlook Minsk’s ongoing repression that undermines regional stability vital to the United States?Are Lukashenko’s Prisoner Releases Just a Facade?Since July 2024, over 430 political prisoners have been released amid Western diplomatic overtures, including dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski, signaling what Lukashenko...
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