Propaganda

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

10.05.2025

Lukashenka between Trump and Putin. Belarusian propaganda in the first quarter of 2025

“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.

19.04.2025

“The Alliance of Russia, the U.S. and Belarus”. Belarusian propaganda about new perspectives of the world order

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.

24.03.2025

“Are Russia and the U.S. in the same boat?” Changes in propaganda narratives due to Donald Trump’s first actions as U.S. President

Monthly overview of Belarusian propaganda and Russian propaganda targeting Belarus.

26.02.2025

Belarus propaganda update. Monthly review #16. January 2025. The role of propaganda in Lukashenka’s “re-election”

Monthly overview of Belarusian propaganda and Russian propaganda targeting Belarus.

15.02.2025

“Aliaksandr Lukashenka is the leader of the Russian world”: Belarusian propaganda in the pre-election period at the end of 2024

Main narratives of Belarusian and Russian propaganda targeting at Belarus in the 4th quarter of 2024.

24.01.2025

BELARUS PROPAGANDA UPDATE. Monthly review #15. December 2024

Ahead of the election, propaganda is intensifying its campaign to discredit, intimidate and divide the democratic movement.

11.12.2024

Military propaganda of the Lukashenka regime against Poland and NATO: Dangerous incitement of hatred

This report presents the main elements of the regime’s propaganda, its language, and the mythology it creates. It focuses on anti-Polish and anti-NATO rhetoric, and manipulation through the migration crisis and history.

10.12.2024

The Belarusian Nuclear Myth

The threat of using nuclear weapons has become part of the everyday diplomatic and expert rhetoric of authoritarian regimes. This concerns conflicts not only between states possessing nuclear weapons, but also with countries without them.