Lukashenko
Alexander Lukashenko is a Belarusian politician who has served as President of the Republic of Belarus since 1994. He has ruled the country for more than three decades, relying on extensive executive powers and control over the security services. His rule has been marked by close allied relations with Russia, particularly in the military and economic spheres. On the international stage, Lukashenko has faced widespread criticism for restricting political freedoms and persecuting the opposition.
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Tsikhanouskaya at UNGA: Lukashenka ready to provide Belarusian territory for renewed attacks on Ukraine
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York that Alyaksandr Lukashenka is prepared to give Vladimir Putin Belarusian territory, logistics and infrastructure for attacks on Ukraine from the northern border, and that hopes of separating the two leaders are futile. She warned that Belarusian infrastructure, including antennas used to direct drones, is already being used by Russia, and that retransmitters are being installed along the border with EU countries as well as Ukraine, meaning provocations could be aimed at Europe. She also said 500–600 Belarusian enterprises produce optics and microchips and procure components in circumvention of sanctions for Russia's military machine.