“The U.S., together with Russia and Belarus – against Europe”. In April, Belarusian propaganda enthusiastically responded to the trade war Donald Trump effectively declared on the EU. There was also extensive coverage of the first official document legalizing “patriotic education” of citizens in BLR

The state's fight against independent educational initiatives, strengthening Russian influence in Belarusian education.

Continuation of the combat readiness inspection, reduction of the number of Russian Shahed drones in Belarusian airspace, and new fighter jets for the Belarusian Armed Forces.

“Trump did in one month what Putin couldn’t do in 25 years — he divided and weakened the West”. In the first quarter of 2025, Belarusian state propaganda made a sharp turn: the U.S. ceased to be an “enemy” and was suddenly portrayed as being “in the same boat” with Russia and Belarus.

Belarus is actively searching for oil. The largest stage of 3D seismic exploration has been completed in the Homiel region — drilling and blasting operations will begin in May. The country has begun publicly discussing cryptocurrency mining, even showcasing a large farm in Belaaziorsk.

In March, Belarusian propaganda intensified its focus on foreign policy: the alliance with Russia, partnership with China, and wariness toward the West. Ukraine was increasingly referred to as “part of the Slavic world”, while the European Union was portrayed as a source of threats.

The education system in Belarus is increasingly adapting to the economic needs of the state: the number of state-funded university places with mandatory, university-controlled post-graduation work contracts is growing, and additional obstacles are being created for obtaining education abroad.

Key events, statistics and data in the Belarusian energy sector in March 2025.

Combat readiness inspection, border infrastructure improvements, and training sessions with the territorial troops.

Despite the statements about the production of modern chips, the real state of the industry does not allow Belarus to go beyond outdated technologies. Integral works according to the standards of the 1990s and is focused exclusively on the needs of the defence sector.

Monthly overview of Belarusian propaganda and Russian propaganda targeting Belarus.

The Belarusian energy system continues to operate stably and reliably following the Baltic countries' exit from the BRELL energy ring.

The decrease in the ideologization of the information agenda of the official resources of the Ministry of Education reflects to some extent the state of Belarusian education.

On February 23, 2025, iSANS sent a submission on the situation of human rights in Belarus to the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus. The information was submitted in response to the call for input for the 2025 report of the Special Rapporteur to the Human Rights Council.

On February 2, 2025, iSANS sent a submission «The application of the universal jurisdiction principle in respect of cases from Belarus» to the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances.