Propaganda

09.12.2025

“Aliaksandr Lukashenka – the president of the people”. Lukashenka’s cult of personality and other narratives of Belarusian propaganda

Analytical review by iSANS

14.11.2025

“It’s a great big deal!” Political prisoners as a bargaining chip with the West in Lukashenka’s propaganda narratives

How Belarusian political prisoners went from being “common criminals” and “extremists” to becoming a bargaining chip and a tool for legitimizing Lukashenka in the rhetoric of official Minsk – in an analytical review by iSANS.

11.11.2025

“Calls for peace” and other anti-Ukrainian narratives by Aliaksandr Lukashenka. Review of Belarusian propaganda in October 2025

Lukashenka demands peace from Ukraine, Trump is listed as an enemy, state media rejoice at the U.S. refusal to transfer Tomahawks to Kyiv and intimidate with “nuclear escalation.” According to propaganda, Europe is “preparing for war” to hide its own crisis. Read more in the iSANS propaganda review.

03.11.2025

“We get along with dictatorship just like Adam did with God” Main propaganda narratives targeting Belarus in the third quarter of 2025

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

17.10.2025

Poland at the center of anti-western propaganda. Changes in Belarusian propaganda narratives in September 2025

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.

19.09.2025

“We should learn from China” Review of the main narratives of Belarusian propaganda in July-August 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.

12.08.2025

“Cursed be freedom!” Main narratives of Belarusian propaganda in July 2025

Belarusian propaganda is finally disappointed in Trump: the entire collective West, including the U.S., is an enemy again. Belarus is called an ally of two great powers – Russia and China, emphasizing that such a privilege is available to a few.

28.07.2025

Disappointment with Trump. Main narratives of Belarusian and Russian propaganda targeting Belarus in the second quarter of 2025

In Q2 2025, Belarusan propaganda returned to its roots: America is no longer a friend, Trump is a disappointment. But Russia and China remain loyal allies. And inside the country they are looking for a “national idea”, building a cult of personality.

07.07.2025

“There can be no ideology without cinema”. Lukashenka’s cult of personality and Soviet-style narratives in Belarusian propaganda in June 2025

Belarus is not isolated, and Lukashenka is a recognized leader: this was the message pushed by state propaganda in June. Special attention was given to Lukashenka’s visit to China, as well as the fact that a delegation from the U.S. visited Minsk.

18.06.2025

“Russian warriors in Ukraine are fighting against Nazism”. Main narratives of Belarusian propaganda in May 2025

Belarusian state propaganda actively promoted the idea of peaceful negotiations – with Belarus either participating or hosting the talks. Trump continues to be portrayed in Belarusian rhetoric as a strong leader who “3 years later essentially echoed Lukashenka’s words about the causes of the war”.

13.06.2025

“The American Trojan Horse”. Belarusian propaganda on Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the Polish presidential election

Karol Nawrocki won the elections in Poland (after the second round). Belarusian propaganda followed closely: candidates were portrayed as lacking independence, the vote called unfair, and Nawrocki’s victory framed as a sign of a coming political crisis. More in ISANS' review.

19.05.2025

“Are Russia and the U.S. allies in the fight against fascism?” Main narratives of Belarusian propaganda in April 2025

“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