Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Alexander Lukashenko is once again trying to have it both ways, maneuvering between the Kremlin and the West. While Minsk publicly demonstrates its loyalty to Moscow, behind closed doors the Belarusian leader is looking for ways to preserve his independence and avoid going down with Putin’s regime.
Experts describe this approach as a double game, but Lukashenko’s room for maneuver is rapidly shrinking. Is he preparing to distance himself from Putin once and for all — and could his next move deliver an unexpected blow to the Kremlin?
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Alexander Lukashenko is once again trying to have it both ways, maneuvering between the Kremlin and the West. While Minsk publicly demonstrates its loyalty to Moscow, behind closed doors the Belarusian leader is looking for ways to preserve his independence and avoid going down with Putin’s regime.
Experts describe this approach as a double game, but Lukashenko’s room for maneuver is rapidly shrinking. Is he preparing to distance himself from Putin once and for all — and could his next move deliver an unexpected blow to the Kremlin?
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