Articles on the tag «Lukashenko, Alexander»

In the eyes of too many Western Europeans, Poland was until recently dismissed as a poor country with little influence. But in the war against Russia, Poland was bound to take a leading role.

Five years ago, a “popular revolution” seemed poised to overthrow Belarus' long-time president. Alexander Lukashenko struck back with determination. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, many people in Belarus seem grateful today. But the Belarusian opposition in exile, with the full support of the EU, intends to continue the fight for as long as necessary.