Why Is Belarus Helping Putin in Russia's War in Ukraine?

After breaking away from a crumbling Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Belarus became increasingly aligned with Russia, unlike its neighbors. Those bonds strengthened with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Longtime President Alexander Lukashenko has allowed Belarus to be used as a staging ground — and base for Russian nuclear weapons — while avoiding sending his own troops to take part in the war. The tight embrace is payback after Russian President Vladimir Putin bankrolled his government for many years and came to Lukashenko’s aid following a disputed 2020 election that sparked a popular uprising, repression and sanctions.

The bond was evident again in late June when Lukashenko said he personally stepped in to broker a deal with the mutinous commander of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, reportedly offering him sanctuary in Belarus as his forces marched toward Moscow.

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[prabhakararaoaravapalli]

Lukashenko deserves a peace prize .
Avoided lot of bloodshed

[marioskyprianou]

Power to Z ! Western media has lost touch with reality and reporting an opinion that the consumer Must accept.

[josephonofre]

This is the beginning of drama.that is their strategy

[robertrumney]

I think Wagner was like Kelly’s heroes thay only wanted the gold and maybe a bit more👍

[radhikavigneswaran]

Leaders who stand the test of time also build trust with eachother.

[Nadanadamads]

Hmmmm could this be a ruse or strategic sellout? . It’s not like anything form Putin’s regime is truth. It’s a perfect placement to Belarus for his forces.

[feanacar]

This was just a ruse, it was a way to get the Wagner group safely to Belarus so he could command his people from there. That’s just my opinion.

[ddssddga]

Haha Putin is scared like a little school girl. Not so tough now are you. Lol

[sylvanolim]

Because if Putin goes down, he will also go down.

[malindafrank.]

😂 PUTIN WAS SO 😳 PUTIN 🏃 TO HIM BECAUSE PUTIN DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO 😂 PUTIN JUST 🏃

[nicolaebacrau]

This is storytale. Lukashenko is friend of Putin. Prigozhin is declared traitor by Putin. Probably Prigozhin is already dead, but they didn't say to prevent revolts and to integrate the Wagner forces.

[meucdcf]

They were just using his troops as targets

[francesbernard]

Mr. Putin often mentions the Minsk treaty while trying to make out the lie that all the details in past treaties and agreements have been negated by that Minsk treaty which is absurd. Alexander Leshenko seems like a man who can be easily influenced with flattery for having the city called Minsk in his nation.

[ant.zen.]

Putin is the best President ever !👏👏👏💪💪💪

[olufolajimisaibu]

You are a Great Leader and a Reliable Trusted Friend. We The Friend of His Excellency, Our Noble King & President Vladimir Putin says Thank You Sir, His Excellency President of Belarus, President Alexander Lurischenko

[josephwelshy]

Look at the forehead on that woman 👀 😂😂 cover it up woman the Russians will arrest you for that stuff 😂😂

[elkartroseund]

Lukashenko y Putin son patriotas, señora. Miran por la seguridad de su país ante la locura de ustedes que ponen a la OTAN en la misma frontera rusa. ¿Qué haría su país en esa situación?. Recuerde la crisis de los misíles en cuba y como lloraban porque estaban cerca de USA.