The Navalny factor and new tones in the vilification of Tsikhanouskaya 

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.

In the third quarter of 2025, Belarusian propaganda narratives developed in the following directions:BELARUSOn the domestic political front, propaganda continues to focus on strengthening Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s autocratic rule, authority, and personality cult.

In Q2 2025, Belarusan propaganda returned to its roots: America is no longer a friend, Trump is a disappointment.

Karol Nawrocki won the elections in Poland (after the second round).

“Trump did in one month what Putin couldn’t do in 25 years — he divided and weakened the West”.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I.