Belarus' authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, has steered his country closer to Russia. Those tightening ties have included rhetorical and logistical support for Russia's war in Ukraine. | BISouthAfrica
Lukashenko said Belarus would"continue to stand for the preservation of harmony" and development of"mutually respectful contacts" and wished Ukrainians"peaceful skies, tolerance, courage, strength and success in restoring a decent life."
It was a bizarre message from a leader who has not only made Russia's invasion of Ukraine possible but has done almost everything he can to assist Russia in its war. Under Lukashenko, Belarus has emerged as Russian President Vladimir Putin's greatest ally on the world stage and his only one in Europe.
That alliance and Lukashenko's extensive support of Russia's war effort have raised concerns that Belarus might get involved in the war itself, but Belarus' relationship with Russia is more complex than the two dictators' relationship makes it seem.Belarus has long had deep ties to Russia and didn't truly become an independent state until the Soviet breakup in 1991.
Even after independence, Belarus has remained close to Russia, joining Moscow in political and economic organizations like the
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