Ukraine war: Belarus’s highwire act teeters under Russian pressure

As Russia increases its demands for Belarus to step up its involvement in the Ukraine war, tensions are mounting for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, who finds himself caught between Moscow and the growing opposition at home. This situation strengthens the position of exiled Belarusian opposition leaders who are calling for a more active resistance against both Russian influence and domestic autocracy. The international community watches closely as Belarus's balancing act could have significant implications for regional stability and the broader conflict in Ukraine.