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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. "As a member of the Coordination Council of Belarus, I would like to express our strong support for the International Criminal Court. Today, the ICC remains the only effective mechanism capable of investigating crimes committed by the highest political and military leadership of Belarus, in particular against Belarusians and Ukrainians",  said Pavel Latushka , head of the Latushka’s Team and Movement "For Freedom"  faction and delegate of the Coordination Council to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) , during the meeting of the PACE Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights  held within the framework of the PACE Autumn Session. "In addition to investigating the situation in Ukraine, the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC is currently conducting a preliminary examination of the situation in Belarus. The Coordination Council has adopted a special resolution on the importance of the ICC’s investigation of crimes committed by Lukashenka and his associates and on bringing the responsible persons to justice. In this regard, it is crucial that the Court can exercise its mandate without any interference" , emphasized Pavel Latushka. The rapporteur on threats to the International Criminal Court, Tekke Penman (Netherlands),  supported Latushka’s position, noting that it is necessary to prepare a report and strengthen the role of the ICC  within the international justice system. Following the Committee meeting, an agreement was reached on cooperation in preparing the report. On the sidelines of the PACE Autumn Session, Pavel Latushka met with Ivan Račan , a member of the Croatian Parliament and newly appointed rapporteur on the report concerning the situation in Belarus.  There was an exchange of views on the situation in Belarus, and the Croatian representative stressed the importance of focusing on mass human rights violations  and preparing a corresponding report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Pavel Latushka also met with Konstantinos Efstathiou, rapporteur on transnational crimes.  He informed him that since the beginning of this year, the so-called Investigative Committee of Belarus has initiated at least 970 criminal prosecutions of an extraterritorial nature  against Belarusians legally residing in Poland and Lithuania. It was noted that the regime uses non-political criminal charges , such as corruption and others, to persecute its political opponents. Pavel Latushka stressed that the Belarusian people today are the most exposed to transnational repression among all the peoples of Europe.

"The goal of the Belarusian democratic movement is to build a society of true equality, a society where there is no place for discrimination and second-class citizens", noted Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Pavel Latushka, at the opening of the event organized in Strasbourg by the Council of Europe  — "European Standards of Equality and Anti-Discrimination" , in support of Belarusian democratic forces and civil society. Pavel Latushka , speaking on behalf of Cabinet Head Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya , delivered a welcoming address to the participants, emphasizing that: "For decades, the people of Belarus have lived in a system where equality is denied, discrimination is institutionalized, and repression based on discriminatory grounds is used as a tool of governance. Independent voices are silenced, civil society is persecuted, and entire communities face systemic discrimination. In 2018, Lukashenko referred to a bill aimed at combating domestic violence and discriminatory practices as, and I quote, a 'foolish Western import', even claiming that such measures contradict so-called 'Slavic traditions'. Using 'traditions' to justify violence and discrimination is profoundly cynical. I cannot speak for all Slavic peoples, but I can say with confidence that there is no place for violence in Belarusian traditions — neither in the family nor in society as a whole. All the violence we see in Belarus today is the result of a regime alien to our people. We envision a future Belarus where everyone — regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, language, political beliefs, or social background — can fully and equally participate in public life". The Deputy Head of the Cabinet emphasized the importance of using European standards on equality and anti-discrimination as a benchmark for a democratic Belarus , noting that for Belarusian democratic forces and civil society, these standards serve as: A source of legitimacy  — ensuring that the future Belarus will align with European values of equality and justice. A practical tool  — providing tested legal frameworks, policies, and institutional models for combating discrimination in all its forms. A moral shield  — giving activists and citizens confidence that their struggle is not isolated, but part of broader European commitments. "I want to thank the Council of Europe for its unwavering support of Belarusian civil society in promoting equality, human rights, and democratic values. I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Belarusian civil society organizations, particularly the Belarusian Helsinki Committee, which developed the Concept of a System of Measures for Combating Discrimination and Ensuring Equality in Belarus, including the draft law 'On Equality and Non-Discrimination'". During his speech, Pavel Latushka stressed that the Belarusians’ fight for equality is not only a national struggle but also a broader European one . "Let me once again confirm: there can be no genuine democracy in Belarus without equality, and no justice without the fight against discrimination", 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. A Legislative Path to War? How "Legally" Transforms Belarus into a Militarized Dictatorship Today, September 16, 2025, the House of Representatives in Minsk adopted in the first reading two draft laws that radically change the security system in the country. These are not just technical amendments; they are consistent, well-planned steps aimed at the militarization of Belarus and preparation for potential participation in aggression. As we showed in detail in our documentary "Belarus in the Grip of War: Chronicles of Transformation", these changes are not accidental but part of a single strategy that systematically turns the country into a military stronghold. These draft laws were adopted as part of a large-scale update of Belarusian military legislation and its alignment with the new Military Doctrine. In our film, we already analyzed how the new Military Doctrine, instead of its declared “defensive” nature, lays the foundation for aggressive actions. We explained that it erases the line between peacetime and wartime, gives the army functions of suppressing internal protests, and expands the concept of "military threat", allowing the regime to use force against its own people. Watch our film — we analyze in depth how this works. And you will see that the adoption of these draft laws is a further development and legal consolidation of the very threats we described. They turn doctrinal provisions into real, functioning mechanisms. Preventive Aggression: Lukashenka Entrenches Dictatorship by Force Photo source: bntu.by Analysis of the draft laws shows that they are part of Lukashenka’s broader strategy to forcibly militarize the country and prepare for potential participation in aggression. It is obvious that these changes are directly connected with Russia’s war against Ukraine — launched with the support and complicity of the Lukashenka regime — as well as with the regime’s aggressive stance toward neighboring EU countries. Centralization of command. The first draft law, "On Amendments to Laws on Ensuring Military Security and Defense", significantly expands the powers of the security forces, concentrating all military power in the hands of Alyaksandr Lukashenka. Now, when martial law is introduced, the Ministry of Defense will act as the executive body of the Security Council under the direct leadership of the Commander-in-Chief. This is not merely an administrative simplification — it is a dangerous concentration of power that allows quick and decisive military decisions, including beyond the country’s borders. New tasks of the Armed Forces in peacetime — preparation for invasion and repression: "Preventive measures to eliminate a military threat": This is the key and most dangerous wording, also contained in the first draft law. It opens the door for military actions outside Belarus under the pretext of "eliminating a threat". This provision is the next step in granting legal status to the actions we warned about in our film. Given Lukashenka’s constant aggressive rhetoric toward Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Ukraine, this provision could be used to legitimize sabotage or even open invasion of their territories. "Prevention of an internal armed conflict": This wording, also taken from the draft law, is a direct indication of using the army against its own people. Previously, the army could only “resolve” conflicts; now it is tasked with "preventing" them. Any expression of dissent or peaceful protest could be declared an "internal conflict", giving the army the right to suppress civic resistance. We well remember how the regime interpreted the protests of 2020, and now it gains a legal basis for even harsher repression. "Information warfare": The inclusion of "participation in creating favorable conditions in the information space" among the Armed Forces’ tasks legalizes the use of the army for propaganda purposes. This is a complete copy of the Russian military doctrine, where the armed forces actively conduct "information confrontation". Legal Consolidation of Complicity and Loss of Sovereignty "Nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik missile system. The Zapad-2025 exercises have begun in Belarus." Source: gazeta.ru Perhaps the most dangerous point is the amendments to the Law "On Martial Law", which effectively establish the possibility of turning Belarus into a legally obligated accomplice in any war launched by Russia. Act of aggression against the Union State or a CSTO member: This now becomes a direct basis for introducing martial law in Belarus. In the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, this is not just a theoretical provision. We see how Russia uses Belarusian territory as a springboard, training ground, and supply base. The new law creates conditions for consolidating this status of Belarus as an accomplice in aggression, potentially obliging it to participate in Russia’s conflicts. If the Kremlin provokes an incident with Lithuania or Poland, or escalates aggression in Ukraine, Lukashenka will have the legislative basis to immediately involve the country in war. Loss of sovereignty: The Lukashenka regime effectively hands over sovereignty in matters of war and peace to the Kremlin. This is yet another step toward turning Belarus into a Kremlin puppet. Militarization of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES): Expansion of the Repressive Apparatus The second draft law, concerning the Ministry of Emergency Situations, at first glance might not seem connected to the military threat — but it is. It represents another step toward the total militarization of society. MES becomes a militarized organization: Rescue units, which should provide assistance to the civilian population, are now equated with army structures. Their employees gain the right to conduct personal searches and use special means — effectively turning them into another security force with police functions. Centralization of financing: The draft law excludes MES funding from regional budgets and the budget of Minsk. This means financing will be carried out exclusively from the republican budget. This is not just a technical adjustment but a strategic decision that strengthens control over financial flows, fully centralizing them in the hands of the leadership. It deprives regions of any autonomy in financing matters and allows the regime to direct all funds and resources according to its plans, including suppressing dissent. Conclusion: The Last Chance to Prevent Disaster These two draft laws are not mere technical changes. They demonstrate the implementation of Lukashenka’s strategic goals in his aggressive policy. He is deliberately and systematically: Integrating Belarus into the Kremlin’s military plans. This happens not only through political statements but also at the legislative level. The adoption of amendments that in effect oblige Belarus to participate in military conflicts as Russia’s ally legally transforms the country into a full-fledged staging ground for Russian aggression — and, at the same time, makes it not only a potential accomplice but also a potential target. Expanding the powers of security forces and militarizing civilian agencies to strengthen total control. The new laws turn the army into a tool for suppressing internal resistance, while agencies such as the MES gain functions typical of security structures. This creates a unified control system where practically any civilian agency can be used to fight dissent. Creating legal mechanisms to suppress any resistance. Phrases like "prevention of internal armed conflict" give the regime formal grounds to use the army against its own people. This is a legal cover for repression that completely unties the dictator’s hands and allows him to act even more harshly, without regard for legal norms. We see that Lukashenka’s regime continues to transform Belarus into a militarized dictatorship. His actions show that he is not interested in peace — despite all his false populist statements — but continues to prepare the country for war. And this is no longer just a threat; it is a legal reality. How did we get to this reality? We explain this in detail in our documentary " Belarus in the Grip of War ". Watch it, share this video with your friends. It is important to know the truth — because the regime’s propaganda will never tell it.

"The Zapad-2025 exercises have ended, and many may feel tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. Can Europe feel safe again? Unfortunately, the answer is simple and grim: no, it cannot", noted Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, head of the NAM, Pavel Latushka, during a meeting with students from more than 30 countries at the College of Europe in Natolin. The College of Europe, established on the initiative of the Hague Congress, traces its history back to 1949 and is the oldest higher education institution specializing in European studies. The College educates students from more than 30 countries around the world, who already hold master’s degrees in economics, law, political science, and history. As a special guest of the College of Europe, Pavel Latushka explained how the dictator Lukashenko, by initiating the creation of the so-called Union State, gave Russia an instrument to deprive Belarus of sovereignty and independence, and also provided students with a detailed overview of the current situation in Belarus and the potential threats to security and stability in Europe posed by the Lukashenko regime. Discussing the threats posed by the   "Zapad-2025"  exercises, Pavel Latushka noted that Russia used the "Caucasus-2008" exercises to attack Georgia, the "Zapad-2013"  exercises as a cover to gather Russian troops later used to seize Crimea and deploy sabotage groups in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. After the "Zapad-2021"  exercises, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, including from Belarusian territory. "What unites all these examples? None of these attacks took place directly during the exercises. There was always a pause after which the exercises turned into real military actions. This tactic makes any military exercises near a border a potential threat", noted Pavel Latushka. The head of the NAM also spoke about the large-scale provocation by Russia and the Lukashenko regime, during which 19 drones entered Polish airspace, including from Belarusian territory,  and explained to students the goals of this joint operation by Russia and Lukashenko. During the meeting, students were very interested in the situation in Belarus and spent more than an hour asking Pavel Latushka questions about security in our region, political prisoners, and how Europe and other democratic countries can help in our struggle for a free, democratic, and independent Belarus. This was yet another lecture by Pavel Latushka as a special guest at the College of Europe on the topic of the situation in Belarus and around it. Previously, in July, the Deputy Head of the Cabinet spoke to 40 young diplomats from EU member states and EU candidate countries.

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. Regarding Lukashenko’s issues with China and the question of when Poland will open its border with Belarus A close ally of Xi Jinping and member of the top party body — the Politburo of the CCP Central Committee, Li Xi, is traveling to Minsk. He is responsible in the Chinese Communist Party for maintaining discipline and fighting corruption, including abroad. Li Xi’s task is to check Lukashenko’s discipline, i.e., whether the dictator is fulfilling the agreed-upon commitments. This visit is part of a major signal: Beijing is ready and capable of controlling its partners, especially when their actions affect global initiatives (for example, “Belt and Road Initiative”). If Lukashenko violates the agreements, China may apply pressure through the threat of terminating or revising economic projects or transit routes, which would be painful for Lukashenko. According to Newsweek, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi informed Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorskiduring a meeting in Warsaw on September 15 that the Chinese authorities would conduct a “frank discussion with Lukashenko”. To date, the Lukashenko regime is a source of instability and threat not only for the Belarusian people, but also for the entire region — from the Baltic to the Black Sea, from EU borders to the corridors of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Belarus could have been a bridge between East and West. However, Lukashenko has turned it into a source of risks, isolation, and crises.

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. Once, the authorities promised us a digital future, new opportunities, innovations that would make the country a global leader. We were told that Belarus would become the "Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe", that the High-Tech Park would become a gateway to the future. But in reality — everything turned out completely differently. In 2017, Lukashenka signed the infamous Decree No. 8. It was presented as a revolution: legalizing mining, ICOs, and cryptocurrency exchanges. The authorities said: "Look, we are ahead of the whole world! Even Europe doesn’t have this". Many people believed it. Young entrepreneurs were creating startups, IT specialists hoped that finally they would have a chance to implement their ideas at home, not in Warsaw or Vilnius. And what do we see today? Instead of the promised freedom — a complete fiasco. Belstat estimates the digital sector’s share in 2024 at 6.1% of GDP, while the information and computer technology sector accounts for 5.4%. In 2021, these shares were noticeably higher — 7.9% and 7.5%, respectively. In Minsk, in 2020, the information and communication technology sector generated 20.8% of the city’s gross product. By 2024, its contribution had shrunk to 12.8%. In 2025, the IT contribution to GDP continues to decline. Operational data for the “information and communication” activity show its GDP share fell to 4.8%. Belstat data also show that the number of people employed in the digital economy has decreased by 1.6% over five years. Currently, around 130,000 people work in the sector. The Belarusian crypto market is also in crisis. Why? Because under a dictatorship, any initiative sooner or later turns into its opposite. First , lack of real oversight and legal guarantees. At first, the authorities handed out benefits and opened doors to everyone, just to create the appearance of progress. But there was no mature system of investor protection, no genuine judicial independence, and there still isn’t. As a result, tens of millions of dollars invested by people simply disappeared. Fourteen million dollars in unreturned funds were mentioned in a meeting. But how much actually vanished? Second , the state itself became complicit in the failure. The crypto exchange created in the High-Tech Park was not a private garage project — it was a flagship, a showcase of the regime. Today, this "showcase" is broken. Lukashenka himself admits: people’s money is disappearing, the exchange is not fulfilling its obligations, inspections reveal violations. But who is responsible? No one. The leaders remain free, and the blame is once again placed on the people. Third , instead of honestly admitting mistakes and creating transparent rules, the authorities respond with threats and repression. We hear from Lukashenka: "Hang, shoot, imprison". That is his entire strategy. Where reforms, laws, and independent courts are needed — he offers fear and prisons. But fear will not return people’s money. Prisons will not restore trust in the state. Fourth , the crypto market collapsed not only because of internal mistakes. Belarus’s external isolation plays a role. Sanctions, international isolation, toxic reputation — all this makes it impossible to work normally with foreign exchanges and investors. Today, no one wants to do business with a regime known only for repression and fraud. Therefore, funds deposited on foreign platforms are blocked, and Belarusian investors are left with nothing. And the overall picture of decline is clear: startups move abroad, IT specialists flee to Vilnius and Warsaw, trust in the High-Tech Park and the "digital economy" is destroyed, people lose money, while the regime pretends to "look for the guilty". But the main culprit is right in front of us: Lukashenka himself. He wanted to show the world that Belarus is a cryptocurrency oasis, that we have progressive laws. But any project launched without freedom, without independent courts, and without accountability of the authorities is doomed to fail. And here is the result: instead of a thriving market, we have another story of corruption, impunity, and lost opportunities. Belarus could have become a regional leader in blockchain, attracting billions in investment, providing jobs for thousands of specialists, keeping talent in the country. But Lukashenka destroyed all of it. This is another lesson for us: no "top-down innovation" will save the country if the system itself does not change. A digital economy is impossible without freedom, the rule of law, and independent courts. Cryptocurrency is a symbol of decentralization, trust, and openness. In Belarus, all of this turned out to be incompatible with dictatorship. The decline of the crypto market in Belarus is merely a reflection of the decline of Lukashenka’s governing model. Where there is no freedom — there is no future. Where fear reigns — there are no innovations. Where the authorities talk about "hangings and shootings" instead of honest dialogue — trust will never exist. But we have a chance. The Belarus of the future can regain its place on the map of the digital economy. For this, we need not imitation reforms, but real change. We need a new government accountable to citizens, not hiding behind threats. We need an independent judiciary to protect investors. We need free people who will build a 21st-century economy without dictatorship and fear. Belarus can still become a country of opportunities. But only without Lukashenka.

The position of the United Transitional Cabinet  regarding the strengthening of pressure on the Lukashenko regime  in order to change its internal repressive and external aggressive policies was presented by the Deputy Head of the Cabinet, head of the NAM, Pavel Latushka , during a meeting with Deputy Marshal of the Sejm, Piotr Zgorzelski . The meeting was also attended by speaker of the Coordination Council, Artsiom Brukhan . During the meeting, Pavel Latushka noted  that Poland’s decision to close border crossings  will, among other things, have an impact on limiting the sources of funding for the repressive apparatus  used by the Lukashenko regime against the Belarusian people, and will also restrict the resources allocated by Lukashenko to support aggression against Ukraine . At the same time, the Deputy Head of the Cabinet emphasized  that for the UTC it is important to preserve the opportunities for communication between Belarusians and Europe  to maintain interpersonal contacts between Belarusians and citizens of European countries , noting that the majority of Belarusians support democratic changes in the country and do not support aggression against Ukraine . Separately, during the meeting, the need to advocate for the release of all political prisoners  was discussed, among whom is the leader of the Polish minority in Belarus, Andrzej Poczobut . Pavel Latushka informed  about the approaches being developed by the Cabinet  for organizing a national dialogue aimed at exiting the deep internal political crisis  in the country and preserving Belarusian statehood and independence . The Deputy Marshal of the Sejm , representing in parliament one of the parties in the governing coalition — the Polish Peasant Party , expressed readiness to support the democratic forces of Belarus and the institutions in their activities , including a willingness for broad communication with representatives of his party in the Polish government  as well as with Members of the European Parliament on the Belarusian issue .

Illustrative photo Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Pavel Latushka , held a meeting with the Director of the Foreign Pensions Department of the Social Insurance Institution of Poland ( Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych , ZUS), Andrzej Szybkie. The ZUS representative informed that the preparation of a guidance note on the procedure for Belarusian citizens to obtain pensions in Poland is currently under review by ZUS management. Pavel Latushka  requested that the preparation of this informational document be expedited for distribution among Belarusian citizens residing in Poland. Andrzej Szybka explained that individuals entitled to a pension in Poland (regardless of the length of work in Poland and the amount of contributions paid to pension funds) are eligible for: " 13th pension "  (trzynasta emerytura)  — an annual one-time payment equal to the minimum pension. In 2025, it amounts to PLN 1,878.91 gross (approximately PLN 1,709.81 net). It is granted automatically – no application is required; " 14th pension "  (czternasta emerytura)  — an additional annual payment (usually in autumn) equal to the minimum pension. Full amount is granted to pensioners with income below the established threshold. It is also granted automatically; Care supplement (dodatek pielęgnacyjny)  — paid automatically to people over 75 years old or fully disabled, regardless of age. In 2025, it will be PLN 348.22 per month. No application is required (except in special cases, e.g., staying in a nursing home); Care allowance (zasiłek pielęgnacyjny)  — for people over 75 years old who do not receive the care supplement from ZUS. Requires an application at MOPS/GOPS (municipal social protection center); " 500+ for the elderly "  (świadczenie uzupełniające)  — for fully disabled persons who do not receive other benefits. Amounts to PLN 500 per month. Requires an application and medical certification of disability. It is recommended to submit pension applications at ZUS branches in the place of residence. They can also be sent by mail to the First Department of ZUS in Łódź (ul. Zamenhofa 2, 90-431 Łódź), but additional identity verification will be required later. The ZUS representative confirmed the previously agreed arrangement by Pavel Latushka  during the meeting at the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Policy of Poland regarding holding an informational meeting for Belarusian citizens residing in Poland on the subject of pensions. The date will be set shortly. Pavel Latushka  expressed gratitude to the Polish side for assisting Belarusian citizens. Pavel Latushka  stated: "For the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, it is fundamentally important to provide maximum support and advisory assistance in lobbying for the interests of Belarusian citizens of pension age, who have been forced to reside in Poland, in order to facilitate their social support".

Lukashenka’s aircraft. Source: lenta.ru Some relief has been granted to Belavia under U.S. sanctions, but the airline itself remains on the SDN list. The personal aircraft of Lukashenka, included in the SDN list based on proposals from NAM, remain under sanctions. The U.S. has allowed flights of eight Belavia aircraft subject to license servicing to any destination and from any point of origin, including from Belarus, except for flights to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, or temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.  Nevertheless, European airspace remains closed to aircraft from Belarus. Belavia has also been permitted technical servicing, routine and major repairs, and/or restoration of certain aircraft under a number of restrictions, as well as the export, re-export, or transfer of certain equipment, consumables, and materials intended for use with specific Belavia aircraft, subject to conditions and limitations. This authorization applies to aircraft subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including eight Boeing planes owned by Belavia. The authorization does not apply to Boeing aircraft used by dictator Lukashenka, which the U.S. has included in the SDN list based on NAU’s  proposals and justifications: Boeing 767, registration EW-001PB Boeing 737, registration EW-001PA The Boeing 767 with registration EW-001PB is one of the planes Lukashenka uses during official visits. This aircraft was purchased in 2012 and previously belonged to former Turkmen leader Saparmurat Niyazov. Source: news.zerkalo.io Belavia is prohibited from using the aircraft to transport items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including any items intended to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. Belavia is allowed to carry out maintenance, repair, restoration, and refurbishment of aircraft, including the use of items subject to export control, provided these items have been separately authorized for export or re-export to Belarus or for use by Belarusian aircraft. The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will monitor the supply of parts for Belavia aircraft on a case-by-case  basis to determine whether they are intended for servicing and operating Belavia’s commercial passenger fleet, and to prevent the risk of diversion to other unauthorized end uses or end users, including Russia. Illustrative photo As noted by the Deputy Head of the UTC and Head of NAM, Pavel Latushka : "Overall, these relaxations can be seen as a limited step toward the Belarusian national carrier, but they maintain strict control and sanctions frameworks. Before the propaganda of Lukashenka’s regime starts boasting in the future about ‘successes’ in lifting sanctions, proper expertise must be applied to evaluate these decisions. The measures taken by the U.S. regarding Belavia are aimed solely at ensuring the safety of civil aviation and passengers, and in no way imply a cessation of sanctions pressure on the Lukashenka regime — two of Lukashenka’s Boeing aircraft remain under U.S. sanctions".

Source: sb.by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lukashenka’s regime, Sergey Lukashevich, spoke about the ratification of an agreement between Belarus and Russia "on measures for the mutual protection of citizens from unjustified prosecution by foreign states and international judicial bodies", which provides for the refusal to extradite persons enjoying immunity to an international court or tribunal . NAM has commented on this statement. First , there were never any expectations that the regimes in Belarus and Russia would voluntarily surrender their representatives into the hands of international justice for crimes committed under international law. According to Article 35 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, no agreements between Belarus and Russia create obligations for third countries, where the criminals of the two regimes can be arrested today. This makes the future document essentially  a political declaration . Sergey Lukashevich. Source: belta.by Second , Mr. Lukashevich stated that "international law provides immunity for the so-called trio: heads of state, government, and foreign ministers" , likely referring to the International Court of Justice case concerning the "arrest warrant".However, in paragraph 61 of that very decision, the Court stated: "The rules governing the jurisdiction of national courts do not affect immunities under customary international law. However, the immunity from jurisdiction enjoyed by incumbent ministers for foreign affairs (and, by extension, heads of state and government) does not mean that they enjoy impunity in respect of any crimes they may have committed… Immunity from jurisdiction does not mean impunity from criminal responsibility. Incumbent or former foreign ministers may be subject to criminal proceedings before certain international criminal courts, where they have jurisdiction". We remind that the ICC has jurisdiction over international crimes committed by Lukashenka and Putin, while Article 27 of the Rome Statute explicitly states that "This Statute shall apply equally to all persons without any distinction based on official capacity" , and that "Immunities or special procedural rules which may attach to the official capacity of a person, whether under national or international law, shall not bar the Court from exercising its jurisdiction over such a person" . Putin and Lukashenka in Valaam. Source: gazeta.ru The immunities of Lukashenka and Putin are not an obstacle to their criminal prosecution and the possibility of their potential arrest in the territory of any state party to the Rome Statute  — let alone for individuals lower in the hierarchy. Third , the fact that this “declaration” is planned to be signed only by Minsk and Moscow indicates that, as of today, no other country is willing to play along in this spectacle. It seems that the document is being signed exclusively for the self-reassurance of the dictators. This also underlines the fact that this issue deeply troubles them. Against this background, we reaffirm that we will only intensify our efforts to hold Lukashenka accountable for the crimes committed. Fourth , we would like to point out that the statement of the regime’s MFA came after the report of a group of independent UN experts, which named Lukashenka, Karayeu, Karpenkou, and other individuals as being most responsible for crimes against humanity in Belarus, and who are therefore potentially subject to international criminal prosecution. Commenting on this decision, the head of NAM, Pavel Latushka , noted: "Sergey Lukashevich, who considers himself the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Lukashenka’s regime, and who worked for many years in Argentina, also covering Chile, should know well the fate of Augusto Pinochet and the fact that no appeals to immunity ever helped him" .

Photo source: pulsmedycyny.pl This year, the National Anti-Crisis Management became a partner of the Economic Forum for the second time. We have already published information about the panel discussion we organized, “ Forgotten Belarus ”, and now we would like to share with you the results  of the Forum from the organizers: Over 6,000 guests came to the XXXIV Economic Forum in Karpacz, which took place on September 2–4, 2025. For three days, representatives of politics, business, economics, science, and culture from more than 50 countries debated the most important challenges of modern times, focusing on this year’s Forum’s leading theme: “Time of Transformation — What Will the Future of Europe Look Like?” The Forum once again gathered a record number of participants and partners in every sector, becoming an even stronger platform for the exchange of experiences and building relationships between leaders of administration, local governments, business, and academic communities. The event confirmed that cross-sector cooperation is not only a foundation but also a key driver of development in the face of global challenges. The Forum hosted more than 600 events, including plenary and special sessions, discussion panels, debates, report presentations, special events, author meetings, press briefings, galas, and concerts. The discussions focused on the most important issues shaping the contemporary world, all embedded in the context of this year’s theme on the future of Europe. This year we welcomed 6,000 guests from 53 countries! 148 Business Partners (9% y/y growth) 3,472 participants at the c-level, director, and business owner level 110 institutional partners 82 media partners Forum — a platform for dialogue This year’s Forum brought together key politicians, managers, local government officials, scientists, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and other social life environments. As every year, the Economic Forum in Karpacz became a platform for dialogue connecting all these areas. The world of politics and important institutions was represented, among others, by: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz — Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense; Krzysztof Gawkowski — Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Affairs; Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk — Minister of Family, Labor and Social Policy; Marcin Kulasek – Minister of Science and Higher Education; Paulina Hennig-Kloska — Minister of Climate and Environment; Dariusz Klimczak — Minister of Infrastructure; Stefan Krajewski — Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development; Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz — Minister of Funds and Regional Policy. Guests of the Forum also included: Andrzej Duda – President of Poland in 2015–2025; Krzysztof Bosak — Deputy Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland; Leszek Miller — Prime Minister of Poland in 2001–2004; Mateusz Morawiecki — Prime Minister of Poland in 2017–2023; Janusz Onyszkiewicz – Minister of National Defense in 1992–1993 and 1997–2000; MP Sławomir Mentzen. Every year, the Economic Forum attracts not only the most important personalities from Poland but also from other countries. This year, participants in the Economic Forum included, among others: Martina Dalić, CEO of Podravka (Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia 2016–2018); Václav Klaus, former President of the Czech Republic (2003–2013); Mirek Topolánek, former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (2006–2009); Alaiba Dumitru, former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister, Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, Moldova; Mitova Pavela, Chair of the Energy Committee, National Assembly, Bulgaria; Nicole Alexander, New York University — Professor, former Global Marketing Director at Meta; Dmytro Razumkov, former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, head of the “Smart Politics” parliamentary group; Marina Raguš, National Assembly, Deputy Chair of the National Assembly, Se; Oleksii Kucher, Chairman of the State Regulatory Service of Ukraine; Geoffrey Van Orden — founder of the ECR group in the European Parliament, former military officer and MEP, United Kingdom; Alan Friedman, Director of Lugano Global Forum; Robert Hamilton, President of Delphi Global Research Center; Yasheng Huang, Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management; Alexander MacDonald, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). We are pleased to have hosted such distinguished personalities who brought an international perspective to our discussions. Forum of regions The Forum was attended by over 1,000 representatives of local and regional authorities, marshals of voivodeships, city mayors, district governors, town mayors, commune heads, and councilors of all levels of local government from Poland and Europe, including, among others: Paweł Gancarz — Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship; Łukasz Smółka — Marshal of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship; Jarosław Stawiarski — Marshal of the Lublin Voivodeship; Krzysztof Grabowski — Deputy Marshal of the Greater Poland Voivodeship; Marek Malinowski – Deputy Marshal of the Podlaskie Voivodeship; Leszek Bonna — Deputy Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship; Piotr Pilch — Deputy Marshal of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship; Agnieszka Ryś — Deputy Marshal of the Łódź Voivodeship; Janina Ewa-Orzełowska — Member of the Board of the Masovian Voivodeship; Elżbieta Pniewska — Chairwoman of the Regional Assembly of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship; Jacek Sutryk – Mayor of Wrocław; Tomasz Mencina – Deputy Mayor of Warsaw; Stanisław Mazur — Deputy Mayor of Kraków; Anna Augustyniak — Deputy Mayor of Lublin; Marcin Deręgowski — Deputy Mayor of Rzeszów; Piotr Grzelak — Deputy Mayor of Gdańsk; Maciej Wujec — Deputy Mayor of Opole; Adam Ciszkowski — President of the Union of Polish Local Governments; Kazimierz Karolczak — Chairman of the Upper Silesia-Zagłębie Metropolis. More and more partners Over 6,000 guests attended the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz, which took place on September 2–4, 2025. Source: forbes.pl A very positive signal is the growing interest in cross-sector cooperation within the Forum – this year, 9% more entities joined the group of business partners compared to last year. Among the 148 companies were both small and medium-sized enterprises, the backbone of the Polish economy, as well as leading investors, innovators, and global corporations that have a particular impact on shaping the future of Europe. The Forum was co-created with us by, among others: McDonald's as Strategic Partner Warsaw School of Economics as Main Content Partner QEMETICA LIDL GSK Citi Handlowy Polish Armaments Group Maspex Budimex PKP Intercity French-Polish Chamber of Commerce Polish Deposit System S.A. OK Deposit Operator PreZero Impel Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency Lower Silesian Innovation and Science Park Biokinetica Chiesi Supra Brokers Kaufland Pekabex Holcim Polska Unibep SA FAKRO RALEN GROUP WARS Goodvalley Fortum EkoVoltis VeloBank Marvipol Medicover Biokinetica Abvee Kuwings AstraZeneca Novartis MSD Infarma Sanofi Medtronic Polmed National Drug Manufacturers Abbott Among more than 600 discussions and debates across 20 thematic tracks, the following panels took place, among others: “Strategies Determining Success in Business!”, with the participation of: Anna Rulkiewicz, CEO, LUX MED Krzysztof Pawinski, CEO, Maspex Group Jan Kolanski, CEO, Colian Włodzimierz Wlaźlak, CEO, Lidl Poland Marcin Ujejski, CEO, BeLeaf S.A. Ryszard Florek, CEO, FAKRO Poland “Between the Company and the Family – How to Build Lasting Generational Wealth?”, with the participation of: Szymon Gil, Director of Strategic Clients, Michael Strom Brokerage House Marek Kiecan, CEO, Biokinetica S.A. Katarzyna Gierczak-Grupińska, President, Family Business Foundation Grzegorz Pleta, CEO, Zdrowopolscy ABE Dystrybucja Sp. z o.o. Dorota Wieczorkowska, President, Vesper Family Foundation Beata Krzyżagórska-Żurek, Managing Partner, Krzyżagórska Łoboda & Partners sp. P. Mariusz Wojciech Książek, CEO, Marvipol Development S.A. The Forum was not only a place for debates but also a space for special events: XVI Healthcare Forum, which brought together 160 hospital directors within a special block of discussions on medical institutions. Construction and Investment Forum — over 300 guests debated the future of the construction and real estate industry. Food Economy Forum — discussions on 21st-century agriculture and food with producers, processors, retail chains, and the HoReCa sector. Cybersecurity Forum — organized for the seventh time together with the Ministry of Digital Affairs – debates on digital protection in Poland and the EU, the functioning of the NIS, health protection strategies, and digitalization of local governments. A novelty of this year’s edition — a dedicated space for family businesses, where topics of succession and capital allocation were addressed. During the Forum, QEMETICA announced the selection of a partner for the development of Poland’s largest thermal waste treatment facility in Inowrocław. This will be carried out in cooperation with PreZero Polska. The panel included representatives of both companies, accompanied by the Mayor of Inowrocław, Arkadiusz Fajok, and Prof. Grzegorz Wielgosiński from the Lodz University of Technology. A memorandum of cooperation was also signed between Ericsson Poland and Play. Michał Ziółkowski, Director of the Technology Division and Member of the Management Board of Play, together with Marcin Sugak, Director for Critical Network Infrastructure in Northern and Central Europe at Ericsson, established a strategic partnership for the development of Poland’s digital infrastructure. Increasingly broad cooperation between science and business At the XXXIV Economic Forum, we hosted the authorities of more than forty universities. Poland’s largest higher education institutions were partners of the Forum, with the Warsaw School of Economics serving as the Main Content Partner. For their exceptional contribution to the organization of the Economic Forum, six universities were honored with the title of Academic Partner – these were: the University of Warsaw, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Jagiellonian University, Wrocław University of Economics, and the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. Several other universities became partners of the Forum and significantly contributed to building its substantive program. Among the most important events was the Rectors’ Breakfast, attended by Marcin Kulasek, Minister of Science and Higher Education. Meetings of rectors of technical universities with business representatives also took place. The XXXIV Economic Forum highlighted more strongly than any previous edition the key role of universities and Polish science. Suffice it to say, more than 300 professors from Poland and abroad participated in the conference. The two most important reports presented at the Forum were the result of cooperation with universities – the SGH and Economic Forum Report, traditionally opening the event, was prepared by scholars from the Warsaw School of Economics, and the “Financial Report of Local Government Units” was prepared by researchers from the Wrocław University of Economics. The richest cultural program in the history of the Economic Forum During the Economic Forum in Karpacz, guests could enjoy a wide-ranging cultural program, including the most extensive program of author meetings in the history of the conference. The highlight of the cultural program was a concert by Justyna Steczkowska, partnered by McDonald’s. This year, as many as 36 author meetings took place. The events were held not only on the specially created Book Stage, but also in other locations, including the Main Stage. Books by authors from 8 countries were presented, including from the USA, France, Ukraine, Armenia, Czech Republic, China, Romania, and, of course, Poland. The books covered topics such as economics, politics, geopolitics, society, modern technologies and AI, as well as reportage, fiction, academic and popular science works, and international reports. This year’s edition featured, among others: Prof. Nicole Alexander with her book “Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: Aligning Growth, Responsibility, and Customer Trust” Stanislav Aseev with his book “The Bright Path. A Concentration Camp in Donetsk” Prof. Jerzy Bralczyk and Prof. Leszek Czupryniak with their book “Sugar on the Tongue. Conversations about Diabetes” Prof. Jacek Czaputowicz with his book “Poland and Trump. How We Became an Important Ally of the USA” Alan Friedman with his book “The End of America?: A Guide to the New World Disorder” Konstanty Gebert with his book “A Room with a View of War. The History of Israel” Prof. Roberto Gonzalez with his book “War Virtually” Prof. Yasheng Huang with his book “The Twilight of the East. How China Became a Power and Whether It Faces Collapse” Václav Klaus with his book “In Defence of Normalcy” Prof. Grzegorz Kołodko with his book “Trump 2.0. The Revolution of Sick Common Sense” Dr. Jacek Kotarbiński with his book “Influencer Marketing. The Economics of 21st-Century Creators” Simon Kuper with his book “Football Against The Enemy” Prof. Dorota Niedziółka with her book “Economics of War — The Social, Economic and Geopolitical Impact of The War in Ukraine” Zbigniew Parafianowicz with his book “Breakfast Smells of Corpses” Dr. Tamilla Triantoro with her book “Minds Intertwined” Prof. Przemysław Sadura with his book “On the Power and Powerlessness of the Contemporary Polish State” Rafał Ziemkiewicz with his book “What a Beautiful Suicide” Prof. Andrzej Zybertowicz with his book “AI Exploration” Guests of the events could receive books prepared by the Book Institute, available after the meetings along with a dedication and autograph from the author. Awards of the XXXIV Economic Forum The highlight of the Economic Forum was the presentation of awards to outstanding personalities and distinguished economic entities whose activities have an impact on the political and social life of our country. This year, the Program Council of the Economic Forum awarded the title of Person of the Year to Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs. Company of the Year went to PKP Intercity. The cultural distinction of the Chairman of the Program Council of the Economic Forum was awarded to Prof. Jerzy Bralczyk. Also honored were family business leaders: Jan Kolański — Colian, and Jan Szynaka — Szynaka Meble. The Economic Award of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics was given to Irena Pichola, President of the Responsible Business Forum. During the Gala on the second day of the Forum, further prestigious awards were presented, recognizing exceptional personalities, institutions, and companies. Among the awardees was Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, founder and director of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing and the World Hearing Center in Kajetany, who received the Józef Oleksy Award from Maria Oleksy. The title of NGO of the Year of the Economic Forum went to the Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery named after Prof. Zbigniew Religa. The Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship’s Award for popularization and building the regional identity of Lower Silesia was received by Maciej Sokołowski, director of the Andrzej Zawada Mountain Festival in Lądek-Zdrój. Marshal Paweł Gancarz also presented the special award of the Economic Forum and the Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship to Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski – participant of the Axiom Mission 4 “Ignis,” the second Pole in space and the first to visit the International Space Station (ISS). The City of Wrocław Awards went to three companies: Capgemini Poland, Hert Bakery, and Pyszne.pl . At the close of the gala, the Tadeusz Kościuszko Cracow University of Technology “AI Visionary Award” was presented to the company DotConnect. On Thursday, during the closing gala of the XXXIV Economic Forum in Karpacz, awards were presented to young leaders, local government representatives, and companies. The first was the Young Leader Award, presented by Prof. Piotr Wachowiak, Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics. The award went to Kacper Adam Nowicki — President and Founder of the Varia Posnania Foundation and Coordinator of the Polish Youth Dialogue PROM. The Economic Award of the Poland–Europe Institute went to Jakub Jazdon, CEO of Onix. Traditionally, on the third day, the Local Government Ranking Awards for 2024 were presented. In the category Rural Municipality, the award went to Małgorzata Pachecka, mayor of Michałowice; in the category Urban-Rural Municipality, the award went to Michał Wiśniewski, mayor of Konstancin-Jeziorna. In the category Land County, the distinction was awarded to Wrocław County, while in the category City with County Rights, the award went to Poland’s capital — Warsaw. The galas of the Economic Forum were enriched by performances of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Lower Silesia in Jelenia Góra, conducted by Marek Wroniszewski and Dariusz Zboch, as well as the National Brass Orchestra, conducted by Justyna Chmielek-Korbut. As every year, the Forum’s debates were covered by Poland’s leading media as well as numerous international outlets. The XXXIV Economic Forum hosted over 700 journalists and media representatives, whose work resulted in thousands of news reports, correspondences, broadcasts, and documentaries. The XXXIV Economic Forum in Karpacz was organized by the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies, in partnership with the Marshal’s Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship — the Main Partner of the Forum, the Municipality and City of Karpacz — the Host City, the City of Wrocław, Wrocław Airport, and the Gołębiewski Hotel, which served as the Congress Center. For more details, please visit the Economic Forum website : https://www.forum-ekonomiczne.pl/en/news/xxxiv-economic-forum-in-karpacz-the-largest-conference-in-the-region

On September 1, at the invitation of the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Poland, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Pavel Latushka , took part in events at Westerplatte dedicated to the 86th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War. The events were attended by the President and Prime Minister of Poland, Karol Nawrocki  and Donald Tusk , Marshal of the Sejm of Poland, Szymon Hołownia , and others. During the event, Pavel Latushka held brief conversations with ministers of defense, culture, and education, as well as with deputy ministers of foreign affairs and regional policy. Pavel Latushka: "When you have a nightmare, upon waking, you escape it, freeing yourself from horror and fear. Those who woke up on the night of September 1, 1939, to artillery fire and falling bombs found themselves in a nightmare that claimed millions of human lives around the world. Westerplatte, where I was present today on September 1 at the invitation of the Polish government, once again reminded us of the scale of human tragedy that arises when politicians are obsessed with power over people, when the desire to fulfill their ambitions leads to the devaluation of human life. Today, we must above all value human life — both of the Ukrainians, who are fighting for every Ukrainian and for every European, and of the Belarusians, who under torture in the prisons of the regime sacrifice their freedom for the sake of each of us. Not forgetting these sacrifices is our duty and responsibility: to fight for freedom today and for lasting guarantees of a free Belarus in the European House tomorrow" .