Geopolitical Conflict
Putin is dragging Belarus deeper into Russia’s Ukraine invasionPutin is dragging Belarus deeper into Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Atlantic Council · 6d ago
Putin is dragging Belarus deeper into Russia’s Ukraine invasion
The Trump administration eased sanctions on Belarus's potash sector after the country released political prisoners, while simultaneously supporting American farmers threatened by Iran war-induced fertilizer shortages, strategically expanding Belarus's geopolitical leverage.
The European Union will not ease sanctions against the Lukashenka regime, according to EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan.
Belarusian President Lukashenka claims receiving a Trump meeting invitation while the U.S. eases sanctions and released over 500 political prisoners, potentially repositioning Belarus away from Russian military dependence and strengthening NATO's eastern flank.