Belarus Under Fire: Torture, Drones, and Mounting Sanctions
A Belarusian Investigative Center report revealed a Russian-operated torture chamber in Naroulia, Belarus, between March and May 2022, where Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians were held and abused. Concurrently, a record-high 151 Russian drones illegally entered Belarusian airspace in November, significantly exceeding previous monthly totals. The European Parliament responded by urging stronger sanctions against Belarus, Iran, and North Korea for supporting Russia’s war effort. Furthermore, sanctioned Belarusian potash producer Belaruskali filed a €1 billion arbitration claim against Lithuania.
John Q. Hosedrinker