Most Belarusians who volunteer to fight for Ukraine are driven by a belief that Kyiv’s struggle is part of their own fight to free Belarus from Russian imperialism
Pavel Slunkin provides insight into potential Belarusian motives to engage in Russia’s attack on Ukraine
he [Lukashenka] does not want to cross the red line and to send his own soldiers there. The sanctions he would have to face would ruin the country’s economy.
Pavel Slunkin argues that despite Belarus’ proximity to Russia, Lukashenka would not directly involve himself and his country in the invasion of Ukraine
important … to disassociate from Lukashenko’s regime, which is supported by only a small part of society, from the majority who support Ukraine or would definitely not participate in the invasion
Janka Oertel gives insight from China’s perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Putin’s decision is increasingly opening a window of political opportunity for countries like Poland to review and re-conceptualize their role within the EU
Teresa Coratella analyzes the implications of the visit of US President Joe Biden to Poland and, more generally, those of the war in Ukraine on Eastern European countries
In the course of such an arrogant, imperial war of conquest, the soldiers are practically given free rein to attack the populatio
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