ANALYSIS / SOURCES

Belarus and the war against Ukraine

Published and updated: 28 September 2026

“As of 24 February 2022, the Lukashenka regime has been an accomplice in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.”

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The European Union’s position

The Council of the EU describes the Lukashenko regime as complicit in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine since February 2022, including by making territory available. Responsibility for specific international crimes requires separate legal findings; the EU’s position is not a court judgment.

Source: Council of the EU · Current policy ↗
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Persecution for opposing the war

EUAA describes prosecutions of some people for alleged support for Ukraine and antiwar activity. Individual cases need the precise charge, date and procedural status.

Source: EUAA · 2026-05-12 ↗

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