Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet for the Transition of Power, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and the Movement 'For Freedom'" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. How the Regime Extracts and Plans to Seize Capital from Belarusian Businesses For years, the dictator has kept private business in an iron grip, using sophisticated schemes to siphon off money. Back in August 2021, we reported how the KGB, under the leadership of then-chief Vakulchyk, made a bold promise to Lukashenko in 2014: to extract $1 billion from entrepreneurs. What followed was a wave of repression: dozens of the country’s top businessmen were imprisoned. They were held for weeks or months while backroom “negotiations” took place. Freedom came at the cost of millions, transferred to accounts controlled by the regime. Since then, Lukashenko’s attitude toward private business and entrepreneurs has not changed. The only difference is that the mechanisms for seizing money and property have become more refined. On February 10, 2025, Lukashenko held a meeting on pricing policy, once again stressing the need for tight control over businesses, including private retail chains. Just a few months later, on May 15, the Financial Investigations Department (DFR) detained several top managers of Evrotorg —the legal entity behind the Euroopt  retail chain. Witnesses reported that the arrests were carried out in the regime’s usual brutal manner: masked raids with doors being broken down. Searches were also conducted at the company’s offices. No official statements were released by the illegitimate authorities. Soon after, it became known that similar searches were conducted at another major retail chain in Belarus— Dobronom . A few days later, reports emerged that security forces had detained 11 managers from one of Belarus’s second-hand clothing chains (presumably Clothing from Europe ). The State Control Committee accused them of tax evasion through business splitting schemes. Clearly, the crackdown on business is intensifying. Belarusian entrepreneurs must prepare to defend themselves and protect the results of their labor.

The faction "Latushko’s Team and the Movement For Freedom" of the Coordination Council took part in the IV Conference of Belarusians of the World, which took place in Warsaw from May 23 to 25. The conference was attended by the leader of the faction, Pavel Latushka , the speaker of the Coordination Council Artsiom Bruhan , as well as other members of the faction: Aleg Kulesha, Yulia Harachaya, Yana Latushka, Yuras Hubarevich, Rita Hatsikh , and Aliaksandra Khanevich . During the closing ceremony of the conference, Pavel Latushka emphasized: "Let us stand together — that is what truly matters. Together, because what unites us is the fact that we are Belarusians, and that we have our own homeland — our Motherland, Belarus. I am proud to be Belarusian. I am proud to be able to fight for Belarus. I know I will never give up. Our country’s independence matters to us. Holding the regime accountable for its crimes matters to us. But equally important is our shared responsibility for the work we are doing together." Our faction member Aleg Kulesha  spoke during the first panel discussion titled "Socio-Humanitarian Solidarity: How the Belarusian Diaspora Supports Political Prisoners and Families of Fallen Volunteers" , where he shared insights on the work of the Belarusian Association of Political Prisoners "Da Voli" . Artsiom Bruhan  and Pavel Latushka  also took part in the politicians' Q&A blitz session. Additionally, members of the faction actively participated in the work of several working groups: "Culture, Education, and National Identity" "Legalization, Mobility, and Security" "Diaspora Unification, Development, and Mutual Support" "Support for Political Prisoners, the Repressed, and Volunteers"

Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet for the Transition of Power, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and the Movement 'For Freedom'" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. More about Lukashenko's actions and the EU countries' response to this Since 2021, Lukashenko has been systematically using migrants to put pressure on the European Union. By August 2021 alone, the number of attempted illegal border crossings into Poland from Belarus was eight times higher than the total number recorded in all of 2020. In total, since 2021, there have been over 110,000 recorded attempts to illegally cross into Poland from Belarus. During the same period, Lithuanian border guards prevented around 24,000 such attempts. This is not spontaneous migration, but a planned operation that the EU describes as hybrid warfare. With support from Russia, Lukashenko is using migrants as a tool to pursue several objectives: Destabilize the EU:  By overwhelming the border services of Poland, Lithuania, and other countries, he diverts resources and creates chaos. Undermine the Schengen Agreement. Retaliation against Western political and economic pressure. Legitimize his rule:  Lukashenko aims to show that he can “control” the flow of migrants. Financial gain:  Lukashenko’s associates and affiliated networks profit millions from visas, airline tickets, and smuggling.

International Court of Justice. Photo: anu.edu.au Today, Lithuania submitted the Application to the International Court of Justice regarding Belarus’s violation of its obligations under the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, adopted on 15 November 2000, which supplements the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. 19 May 2025 marks another significant day in the modern history of Belarus. For the first time, a case has been brought against Belarus before the International Court of Justice for  breaches of obligations under a multilateral treaty. We fully support Lithuania's decision to take this step. Just over two years ago, the Ministry of Justice of Lithuania publicly declared its intention to seek Belarus’s accountability before the ICJ for violating its international obligations by organizing and facilitating the illegal transfer of migrants across the shared border. Since 2021, Lithuania has faced an unprecedented influx of illegal migrants crossing its border from Belarus, amid extensive evidence pointing to the Minsk regime’s involvement in encouraging and enabling this unlawful activity. To illustrate the scale of the issue: in 2019 and 2020, there were only 37 and 74 attempted illegal crossings, respectively. From 2021 onwards, the total number of such attempts from Belarus exceeded 23,000. Over the past two years, Lithuania has consistently pursued the necessary procedural steps to urge the Belarusian regime under Lukashenko to cease its illegal actions. However, due to the regime’s unconstructive stance, diplomatic negotiations failed, creating grounds for Lithuania to bring the case before the International Court of Justice. Lithuania’s consistent use of international accountability mechanisms reaffirms its firm commitment to the rule of international law. By bringing this case to the ICJ, Lithuania highlights that existing legal mechanisms — especially the option to appeal to this Court — are effective tools for ensuring state accountability for breaches of international obligations. These mechanisms are available to all states and their active use serves the interests of the entire international community, promoting the strengthening of the rule of law on the global stage. We call upon our international partners to stand against the unlawful use of “at-risk groups” for political purposes and to support Lithuania’s efforts to hold the Republic of Belarus accountable while reinforcing the international legal order. It is important to note that, unlike proceedings before the International Criminal Court, this case concerns the responsibility of Belarus as a state. The Lukashenko regime has reached a stage where virtually every Belarusian citizen is, in some way, affected by the consequences of the regime’s violations of international law committed in the name of our country. Unfortunately, the burdens caused by the Belarusian dictator’s actions will weigh on our nation for years to come. Nonetheless, the use of international accountability mechanisms remains the only peaceful and targeted means available today to enforce compliance with international obligations by the Lukashenko regime — both toward neighboring states and toward the Belarusian people. The United Transitional Cabinet and the National Anti-Crisis Management continue their efforts to support the accountability of the Belarusian regime, including through actions before the International Court of Justice.

During his visit today to the exhibition "Five Artifacts — and Only One Night"  at the Museum of Free Belarus, Pavel Latushka  — Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management — reflected on the time when he served as Belarus's Minister of Culture from 2009 to 2012. Each year, he received letters from Frédéric Mitterrand , then Minister of Culture of France and a relative of the renowned politician and former President of France François Mitterrand , encouraging Belarusian museums to take part in the European initiative "Night of Museums". "I am convinced that it is essential for museums both in Belarus and abroad to join such projects. Though we are in exile, we represent Belarusian national culture — its richness, its depth, and its historical legacy. In fact, back then, we reached an agreement with the French Minister of Culture to sign an intergovernmental agreement in 2010 between Belarus and France on cooperation in the fields of culture, education, science, and media — an agreement which was denounced by the Lukashenko regime in 2023. But culture is eternal. Belarusian culture is a part of Europe’s cultural heritage and its future. Today’s Night of Museums at the Museum of Free Belarus is a testimony to the preservation and development of our culture in exile. Visit the Museum of Free Belarus today to see unique historical artifacts acquired by the Museum and our partners" , said Pavel Latushka. Only today, 17 May , at the Museum of Free Belarus , located at Foksal Street 11 in Warsaw , from 12:00 to 00:00 , as part of the international Night of Museums  event, visitors will have the chance to view original, rare historical artifacts , including: The Statute of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania , printed in 1693 — acquired by the MALDZIS initiative with the goal of returning it to Belarus; A 1614 edition of "Peregrination"  by Mikołaj Krzysztof Radziwiłł, purchased by the Belarusian Council for Culture through the efforts of the Belarusian Patrons' Club; Two Radziwiłł maps  of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 17th century — one acquired by the MALDZIS initiative and the other by the Council for Culture; A secret letter  from Jan Antoni Horain, Voivode of Brest, written during the First Partition of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and acquired by the Museum of Free Belarus. In addition to the exhibition "Five Artifacts — and Only One Night",  the Museum of Free Belarus will also host other events as part of Night of Museums , including a children’s area called "The Cartographer’s Cabinet"  and a concert stage where, at 9:00 PM, there will be performances by artists from different countries, including Belarusian musicians CHORNABROVA and Lera Dele (Koob Dele).

"'Never again' is not just a phrase — it is a duty for each of us. It is a call to action to prevent any form of violence and repression, to protect those who are fighting for their freedom today — including in my country, Belarus — and to ensure that tyranny and injustice never return to our world. Totalitarianism in the modern world must be condemned to defeat" , said Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management (NAM), Pavel Latushka , during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp. On May 11, 2025, Pavel Latushka, leading a delegation of the Belarusian democratic forces — including representatives of the People's Embassy and Belarusians living in Austria — took part in the commemorative events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp, held at the memorial complex of the same name. The official ceremony was attended by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, King Felipe VI of Spain, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, members of the Austrian government and parliament, Members of the European Parliament, and delegations from various countries. Among the participants were also Deputy Marshal of the Polish Senate Maciej Żywno and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Władysław Bartoszewski, with whom Pavel Latushka held brief discussions. More than 60 delegations from different countries participated in the memorial events. The Mauthausen concentration camp was one of the largest Nazi death camps — a symbol of inhumanity and totalitarian violence. Its liberation in May 1945 marked the end of the suffering of thousands of prisoners of various nationalities, including natives of Belarus. Representatives of the regimes of Russia and Belarus were not invited to take part in the commemorative ceremony, as since the beginning of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, they are no longer considered " welcome guests " at events dedicated to Austria’s liberation in May 1945. Pavel Latushka, together with Belarusians living in Austria, also participated in a similar event in 2022. During the ceremony, Latushka held talks with Austria’s Minister of Economy, Wolfgang Hatmannsdorfer , as well as separately with Petra Bayr , Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Austrian Parliament. As members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Bayr and Pavel Latushka discussed cooperation within PACE and the creation of a friendship group with democratic Belarus in the Austrian parliament. Petra Bayr confirmed her willingness to initiate the formation of such a group . "Participation in the ceremony marking the anniversary of Mauthausen’s liberation is an important symbol of commitment to the ideals of human rights and to preventing the resurgence of totalitarian regimes. The memory of the past reminds us of the need to actively resist all forms of tyranny and violence in the present" , emphasized Pavel Latushka.

Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet for the Transition of Power, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and the Movement 'For Freedom'" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. On May 9, a meeting is scheduled to take place in Lviv, during which a political decision is expected on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine  and the approval of its statute. Preliminarily, it is planned that on May 14, during the session of the Committee of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Council of Europe in Luxembourg, the formal legal procedure for the establishment of the Special Tribunal will be initiated. This Special Tribunal will handle the criminal prosecution of individuals responsible for committing the crime of aggression. The National Anti-Crisis Management (NAM) has been working continuously to ensure that the jurisdiction of this tribunal includes accountability for officials of the Lukashenko regime  who facilitated the aggression by providing Belarusian territory. According to international law and UN General Assembly Resolution 3314, the provision of a country’s territory for aggression constitutes an act of aggression. There is substantial legal basis to argue that Belarus, as a state, committed an act of aggression, and that its top military-political leadership committed the crime of aggression. This international tribunal will be created through the signing of an international agreement between the government of Ukraine and the Council of Europe . The Council of Europe, as an international organization, will provide comprehensive support for the Tribunal’s functioning. As a member of the Coordination Council delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), I initiated the inclusion of a provision on the responsibility of Lukashenko and his accomplices for committing the crime of aggression — by providing Belarusian territory — in a PACE resolution on accountability for aggression against Ukraine. This amendment was introduced and adopted during the PACE session in April 2025. The Special Tribunal will operate under Ukrainian national legislation. This means the tribunal will be bound to recognize the immunities of individuals who possess them. Only three persons are entitled to absolute personal immunity under international law: in the Belarusian context, this includes the usurper Lukashenko, Prime Minister Golovchenko (at the time of the aggression), and Foreign Minister Makei , who will not be subject to prosecution due to his death. All other senior officials of the Belarusian military-political leadership held only functional immunity, which expires once they leave office. For example, if Defense Minister Khrenin ceases to serve in this role and is not appointed Prime Minister or Foreign Minister, his functional immunity would no longer apply. According to our preliminary assessment, Defense Minister Khrenin and former Chairman of the State Border Committee Lapo will be among those subject to prosecution by the Special Tribunal. We also believe that the involvement of all members of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus and the General Staff of the Belarusian Armed Forces at the time of the aggression should be examined , as well as the head of Belarusian Railways.  There may also be grounds to examine the accountability of regional executive committee heads (oblast leaders) who provided infrastructure and other assistance for the aggression. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime of aggression will be a lengthy process, the establishment of the Special Tribunal is a clear signal to Lukashenko’s entourage: carrying out his criminal orders — which violate both the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus and international law — will not go unpunished. Our next task, together with our international partners, will be to collect, consolidate, and present evidence of the crime of aggression committed by Belarus’s top military and political leadership.

Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet for the Transition of Power, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and the Movement 'For Freedom'" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. In our country, where potatoes are in short supply and hospitals are suffocating due to a lack of medicine, Lukashenko is spending billions on militarization and the production of military goods. In 2024, the national defense budget soared to 3.57 billion Belarusian rubles — a 25% increase compared to 2023. This isn't just budget growth — it's Lukashenko-style militarization, where the military and security forces are prioritized over schools and hospitals. Every kopeck invested in weapons production is a kopeck not spent on healthcare, education, or infrastructure for millions of Belarusians. Over 20% of the national budget is being spent on "defense" against imaginary enemies. One of the most expensive and shocking aspects is the state defense order. It functions like a black hole, sucking resources out of the economy and leaving other sectors impoverished. In February, at the board meeting of the State Authority for Military Industry (Goskomvoenprom), its chairman Dmitry Pantus proudly declared: "The 2024 state defense order has been fully completed by all enterprises of the military-industrial complex!" On the surface — enthusiasm and patriotic applause. But behind this "full completion" lie real losses for millions of Belarusians: 161 R&D projects  — these include research and prototypes for weapons ranging from "kamikaze drones" to the Polonez-M rocket systems. Even the most modest R&D work costs hundreds of thousands — and often millions — of dollars. What could this money have funded instead?  New ultrasound machines in rural hospitals, medication for the elderly, computers for classrooms. 4,000 units of military equipment  — tanks, advanced air defense systems, UAVs, upgraded infantry fighting vehicles, and command centers. Cost:  Each unit ranges from $100,000 (for small UAVs) to $4 million (for a tank). Altogether, this means hundreds of millions of dollars spent on weapons — not on road repairs or salaries for doctors and teachers. Import substitution worth $147 million  — The military-industrial complex replaced Western components with Russian and Chinese ones to circumvent U.S. and EU sanctions. But this isn’t “independence” — its deepening dependence on Moscow, which dictates what Belarus can produce. Record-breaking arms exports  — The defense industry exported weapons and dual-use goods to Russia — something they don’t hide — and to other countries they prefer not to name.To fulfill these excessive goals set by Lukashenko, the most advanced specialists, production facilities, state-backed loans, and preferential credits with government guarantees were allocated. On paper, it all looks like a triumph. But behind the scenes — it’s a disaster. Every new weapon, every drone, is a stolen opportunity for civil sectors — healthcare, education, infrastructure. These are not just economic decisions; they are moral failures.

We’ve reached 100,000! That number appeared today, May 5th, 2025, on my YouTube channel. But it's more than just a number — it's a community of people who, despite threats and repression, continue to stand up for truth, freedom, and the independence of Belarus. I sincerely thank each and every subscriber — both personally and on behalf of the entire team of the National Anti-Crisis Management — for your trust and for following my YouTube channel. Today, we are united as 100,000 voices for truth. Thank you for your interest in my position and for sharing information with those who, for various reasons, don’t have access to independent sources. In the 4.5 years since this channel launched, together we have achieved: Over 66.1 million views The most popular video — 724,000 views The most viewed YouTube Shorts — 1.8 million views It’s symbolic that the most recent video on the channel is titled “Lukashenko Won’t Like This” . And it’s not just a title — it’s a fact: he doesn’t like that we’ve grown to 100,000 strong. But the truth is, we are not the opposition. We are the majority. Lukashenko and his inner circle continue to systematically fight against the Belarusian people and democratic forces, persecuting independent journalists and blocking access to truthful information.What they truly dislike is that millions of Belarusians continue to learn the truth — despite censorship and threats. Please invite your friends and loved ones to follow my social media and the resources of the National Anti-Crisis Management. Help those who may not know how — but always keep safety in mind. Together, we are building an independent information space. Pavel Latushka: Telegram Instagram YouTube YouTube PL X (Twitter) Facebook TikTok TikTok PL LinkedIn National Anti-Crisis Management (NAM): Telegram Instagram YouTube   X (Twitter) Facebook TikTok “Latushka’s Team and Movement For Freedom” Faction in the Coordination Council: Telegram Instagram We also ask you to support our media team — the very people who work every day to create, edit, and distribute our video content. As of today, NAM’s media team operates solely thanks to your donations and receives no other financial support. If you’re able — please support their work: https://www.belarus-nau.org/en/donate Thank you for your trust. We will continue our work.

Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet for the Transition of Power, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and the Movement 'For Freedom'" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. Kazakhstan Reminded Lukashenko of His Duty to Follow International Rules Imagine this:  Minsk. The capital of Belarus. A city where the vertical power structure usually serves the dictator’s interests. Yet something unexpected happens... In Minsk, at the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), located at 5 Kirova Street, a verdict is publicly and officially pronounced — not against opposition members or dissenters, but... against the very regime of Lukashenko . The regime tries to push through its decision. But instead of submissive approval — the Court rejects the demands of the Lukashenko regime, which holds the EAEU chairmanship in 2025. Right on Belarusian soil, an international court sides with international law, not the political whims of a dictatorship. This is not just a legal ruling. It's a symbolic moment — a defeat of Lukashenko in the very heart of his power. The case concerns the April 2025 decision of the EAEU Court, where Lukashenko — represented by his Ministry of Justice — tried to contest the restrictions introduced by Kazakhstan on flights of the Belarusian airline operating American-made Boeing aircraft. These restrictions were introduced by Kazakhstan in response to the threat of secondary sanctions from the U.S. and other Western countries targeting states and companies continuing to interact with regimes sanctioned for human rights violations, aggression, and interference in other nations' affairs. You often ask: where are the results? Let me remind you — we placed Lukashenko’s personal aircraft fleet under sanctions. But let’s return to the legal dispute initiated by the regime. Why Did Kazakhstan Restrict Belavia Flights? To understand the context, it’s important to recall: the aviation industry is among the most sensitive sectors when it comes to international sanctions. EAEU member countries, to avoid being subjected to secondary sanctions and restrictions from the U.S., EU, UK, and others, are forced to interact very cautiously with Belarusian and Russian air carriers. For Kazakhstan, this is not a matter of "loyalty" or "betrayal" — it’s simply about protecting national interests and the economy. Being targeted by secondary sanctions would mean losing access to international financial markets, technologies, and development opportunities — something no one in Astana wants. Therefore, Kazakhstan imposed restrictions on Belavia’s Boeing aircraft from flying into its airports. Lukashenko, however, believing that EAEU allies should offer him unconditional support, decided to go on the offensive through the EAEU Court. Attempt to Push Through Regime Interests via Court The illegitimate Belarusian authorities demanded the EAEU Court interpret the EAEU Treaty in such a way that Kazakhstan’s actions would be recognized as a violation of the principles of creating a unified transport space and services trade within the EAEU. In simpler terms, Minsk wanted the Court to effectively compel Kazakhstan to lift its restrictions. But this plan failed. Court’s Decision: International Law Prevails EAEU Court Panel. Source: courteurasian.org The Grand Panel of the EAEU Court, after examining all the facts, delivered a clear advisory opinion. The Court stated that: Decisions regarding the admission or denial of foreign aircraft fall under the exclusive competence of member states. International law, specifically the 1944 Chicago Convention on Civil Aviation, gives each state full authority to regulate the access of foreign aircraft to its territory. The creation of a unified air transport market in the EAEU has not yet been completed. It remains a long-term goal, not a current reality. States have the right to take measures to protect their own security, including in light of the threat of secondary sanctions, and such actions cannot be regarded as discriminatory under EAEU obligations. Thus, the Court sided with international law — not with the political demands of Lukashenko. Again, note: the EAEU Court sits in Minsk. Judge Ayrinyan’s Separate Opinion: Even More Critical Assessment Erna Vladimirovna Ayrinyan  (Armenia), a former Chair of the EAEU Source: courteurasian.org Special mention should be made of the dissenting opinion by Judge Erna Vladimirovna Ayrinyan  (Armenia), a former Chair of the EAEU Court. In her opinion, she emphasized that Belarus completely misinterpreted EAEU law: EAEU norms do not cover the regulation of aircraft admission to flights — this is a domestic matter for individual states. The airspace of each country remains fully under its sovereignty, a principle clearly enshrined in international conventions. Moreover, existing aviation agreements between Kazakhstan and Belarus are bilateral and fall outside EAEU jurisdiction. In other words, the judge plainly stated: Belarus had no legal grounds to raise this issue at the EAEU level. This was a clear overreach — legally, politically, and morally. Judges Ismailov  and Kishkembaev , in their opinions, also emphasized that the Lukashenko regime had misinterpreted the EAEU Treaty. They noted: the regulation of aircraft access remains entirely within national jurisdiction, and the "freedom of trade in services" provisions do not apply to air transport rights. The development of a single transport services market is still in the planning phase, not yet operational. Kazakhstan is entitled to base restrictions on national security grounds. Full sovereignty over airspace is enshrined both in the EAEU Treaty and the Chicago Convention. Why This Matters: Allies Are Not Siding with Dictators The story of Lukashenko’s defeat in the EAEU Court shows more than just a legal loss. It reflects a broader trend: even within Russia-led integration projects like the EAEU, allies are increasingly prioritizing international law and global economic realities over blind support for autocracies. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia — despite sharing organizations with Russia and Belarus — are clearly signaling they do not want to become hostages of others’ reckless ambitions. Nor are they willing to pay the price for Minsk or Moscow’s agendas. Observing international sanctions has become a matter of economic security and development. No one wants to jeopardize their economy to maintain Belavia’s flight schedule or support a regime in international isolation. President Tokayev has also made it clear: Kazakhstan will not serve as a tool in anyone’s confrontation with the West. The country has officially affirmed that it complies with international sanctions and does not intend to help Lukashenko circumvent them. This means that even at the expense of short-term interests, Kazakhstan — unlike Lukashenko — chooses international legitimacy over support for aggression. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is also steadily distancing himself from both Moscow and Minsk, prioritizing normalization with the West and openly ignoring many “collective loyalty” gestures that Lukashenko had hoped for. Conclusion: Lukashenko’s Public Failure The outcome of this case is grim for the Lukashenko regime and very telling for observers: The EAEU Court refused to become a tool of political pressure. International law proved more important than political demands. Even “allies” in integration unions don’t want to blindly follow Lukashenko’s orders. The Lukashenko regime once again showed a complete misunderstanding of how international norms and institutions work. The Court’s decision indirectly confirms the legitimacy of sanctions. This episode is another reminder: the world has changed. Betting on international isolation and trying to impose conditions on neighbors through political pressure only leads to more failures and loss of face on the global stage.

Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet for the Transition of Power, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and the Movement 'For Freedom'" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. We Are Striving for Concrete Decisions Pavel Latushka: "There is good news regarding legal matters" "We’ve already dismantled the emergency brake in the train with Lukashenka", said Pavel Latushka, Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management (NAM), in an interview with the YouTube channel NEXTA Plus. The interview discussed steps being taken to hold Lukashenka and his close circle accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Holding Lukashenka Accountable for the Deportation of Ukrainian Children In the interview, Pavel Latushka shared good news regarding efforts to hold the dictator Lukashenko and his representatives accountable for the deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to Belarus. "Since January of this year, we have not observed the arrival of groups of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories of Ukraine to Belarus, who were being unlawfully transferred by decision of Lukashenko for indoctrination on Belarusian territory. This indicates that the threat of international criminal accountability for the war crime of deporting Ukrainian children is having an effect on Lukashenko. He has suspended this activity. This is also thanks to the work of the National Anti-Crisis Management. We have submitted two official communications to the ICC in accordance with the procedures of the International Criminal Court" , noted Pavel Latushka. For reference:  According to data established by the National Anti-Crisis Management, more than 3,500 Ukrainian children were forcibly transferred to Belarus from the occupied territories of Ukraine — Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions — by order of Lukashenko. Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine Pavel Latushka expressed hope that the establishment of a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine will be officially announced on May 9. "Just two weeks ago, I was in Strasbourg, where the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was considering a resolution on Russia’s responsibility for aggression against Ukraine. As a member of the Belarusian delegation to PACE, I proposed an amendment to add a provision to paragraph ten of the resolution regarding the responsibility of Lukashenka and his associates for committing the crime of aggression" , said the NAU head in the interview. Pavel Latushka also noted that by becoming a member of the International Criminal Court, Ukraine is obligated to implement the provisions of the Rome Statute into its national legislation. The Rome Statute defines the provision of territory for aggression, as done by the highest military-political leadership of Belarus, as an act of aggression. What Problems Arise? "There is an issue related to immunity. It has not yet been resolved. Perhaps we’ll find out on the 9th about a final decision. But most likely, due to their official positions, the president, prime minister, and foreign minister are formally excluded from responsibility — this is in the context of Russia. However, in Belarus — we have an usurper, and accordingly, the prime minister and foreign minister. Until they leave office, they remain under protection. Once they are no longer in these positions — they fall under the jurisdiction of the court. But for instance, Lukashenko’s Defense Minister Khrenin or the former Head of the State Border Committee Lappo, who opened the barriers on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border in February 2022, will fall under the jurisdiction of the tribunal" , emphasized Pavel Latushka. International Criminal Court At present, the International Criminal Court is conducting a preliminary examination of the situation in Belarus. "I do not rule out that a decision has already been made to launch an investigation into crimes against humanity committed by representatives of the Lukashenko regime against the Belarusian people. Perhaps it has not yet been formalized — I cannot say for sure. But we hope the formalization will happen soon. I won’t name specific dates, but the important thing is: the emergency brake in the train with Lukashenka has already been dismantled. If the investigation has begun, it cannot be stopped. And the evidence that has been collected — including with the help of Belarusian human rights organizations — has been submitted to the International Criminal Court. This is a huge effort, and I am grateful to those who support us in this process" , stated the NAM leader. Universal Jurisdiction Good news: The District Court of Warsaw has effectively granted the right to prosecute Belarusian security officers for the torture of three Belarusians under Polish national legislation using the principle of universal jurisdiction. The National Anti-Crisis Management continues cooperation with the law firm Kopeć & Zaborowski , which is assisting in 15 cases of Belarusians subjected to torture by Lukashenko’s security forces. "I would really like to see faster progress, but we also don’t have many resources, and our capacities are limited. There will be progress under universal jurisdiction in Switzerland, I hope — in Germany and Lithuania as well. These are concrete actions" , said Pavel Latushka.

Jeżeli masz możliwość, to prosimy ewentualnie o przekazanie 1,5% podatku na naszą działalność Białoruską Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet for the Transition of Power, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and the Movement 'For Freedom'" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council What awaits Belarus? On January 7, 2025, on Orthodox Christmas, Lukashenko made a statement that should alarm every one of us: "I am already being informed that people from the East are beginning to arrive". These words are no accident. The regime has announced a plan to bring in 150,000 Pakistani workers, and there is already talk about building housing — dormitories and rental apartments. But who are these for? Not for us, not for Belarusian families who have been waiting for housing for years. This housing is being prepared for migrants who, according to Lukashenko’s plan, are supposed to replace Belarusians. Against the backdrop of a collapsing economy, an exodus of skilled professionals, youth fleeing the country, and the breakdown of healthcare, education, and other sectors — the Lukashenko regime has suddenly decided that the solution for Belarus is… inviting 150,000 people from another country. Not reforms. Not ending repression and releasing political prisoners. Not democratizing the country and economy, not creating a free market and ending the state monopoly. No. Apparently, all we need to do is bring in 150,000 people from abroad — and everything will magically work out. State propaganda has already issued threats: "Work harder, or you’ll be replaced by workers from Pakistan". Such words, coming from an ONT propagandist, are deeply cynical. But these are not just "working hands". One cannot rule out that this is a deliberate plan, full of risks. Lukashenko wants to turn Belarus into a transit hub for migrants, threatening national security, and once again damaging relations with neighboring countries, all for his own benefit. And he is doing it systematically and deliberately — since 2021.