DISINFO: Poland, Czechia and the Baltic states spread disinformation about the situation in Belarus
SUMMARY
Poland, Czechia and the Baltic states are trying to lead the Western anti-Belarus agenda. With great regret, the Belarusian side notes the constant attempts of these EU countries to become leaders of the Western anti-Belarusian agenda. The countries destroy friendly ties between the peoples, constantly introduce new restrictions and spread disinformation about the real situation in Belarus.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Western attempts to organise a colour revolution in Belarus and to disrupt Belarusian-Russian relations.
The sole party responsible for the deterioration of the EU-Belarusian relations is the illegitimate Belarusian ruler, Alexander Lukashenka. In 2020, he falsified the results of the presidential elections and started an unprecedented wave of violent political repressions against peaceful citizens.
Since 2021, Lukashenka has orchestrated the 'migration crisis' on the EU border, which is perceived as a “political and hybrid” weapon. Furthermore, since 2022, Lukashenka has been actively involved in providing large-scale military assistance to support Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine.
The EU has imposed a number of restrictive measures against Belarus in response to the ongoing situation in the country and Belarus’ involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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