Jul 17, 2026 #Belarus #Russia #Ukraine
Belarus is often portrayed as Russia’s closest ally in the war against Ukraine. But the reality is far more complicated.

Thousands of Belarusians have fought for Ukraine, while others have joined Russian forces or faced prison for opposing the invasion. Belarusian volunteers who risk their lives on the battlefield continue to face legal and bureaucratic obstacles even from the country they are defending.

In this episode of Eastern Express, host Benjamin Lee and Andrei Kushnierou, a volunteer fighter from Belarus, examine how one war has divided an entire nation.