Main narratives of Belarusian and Russian propaganda targeting Belarus in the third quarter of 2025.

iSANS begins to share the results of the sociological unit’s work. In this publication, we talk about how the views of Belarusians on domestic and foreign policy, economy, culture, and their own history have changed according to the results of the iSANS research monitoring.

How the academic year started in Belarus: 15,000 fewer first-graders, schools banned phones but allowed smart watches under pressure from parents. There is more ideology and military lessons, which demonstrates the strong influence of the state on the system. Read more in the iSANS report.

The sanctions have affected significant volumes of oil and petroleum product exports from Russia.

Poland became the main target of propaganda attacks in September. Minsk actively discussed the temporary closure of the border, calling it “Warsaw’s hostile actions,” and also recalled 1939 – the Poles were accused of “ethnocide” of Belarusians.

In September, attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure became significantly more intense.

The Zapad-2025 drills, a new military facility in Slutsk district, and a training session with the territorial defense.

searching for oil. A wind power station near Navahrudak was repaired, and two solar plants were installed on factory roofs in Brest. Six new wells were drilled, and repairs were completed on two oil storage tanks and the pipeline under the Pripyat River.

The report concludes with detailed recommendations to intergovernmental bodies and states that are based on the need for urgent action.

The Zapad-2025 joint strategic drills became a key event in the combat training of Belarus and Russia in 2025.

Not so long ago, Trump was on the black list of Belarusian propaganda, but one conversation with Washington became an argument for statements about Lukashenka’s “victory on the world arena,” and the attitude towards Trump softened.

Starting from this academic year, schools in Belarus have new rules – from a ban on telephones to restrictions on the teaching profession. In general, the education system is becoming more and more ideologized, and pro-Russian influence is reaching the institutional level.

iSANS has released its newest research report, “The crime of incitement to genocide of Ukrainians in Russian and Belarusian propaganda”

This document contains information on preparations for the Zapad-2025 joint strategic drills in Belarus from August 27 to September 12.

Redeployment of Russian troops, delivery of new Su-30SM2 fighters, and start of CSTO drills.