"Lukashenko's desk is obscured by something" or "Lukashenko's work surface is hidden"

In recent developments, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have launched strikes on Russian oil refineries, including the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies crude oil to Belarus. This interruption has caused a decline in fuel production at Belarus' two major refineries in Mozyr and Navapolatsk, impacting the country's supply of refined oil products.

Alexander Kharoy, a Ukrainian diplomat and political scientist, and the director of the Center for Defense Strategies, has been closely following these events. The strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline station in Unecha, in particular, could be seen as a message to both the Kremlin and Lukashenko, given Belarus' role in supplying Russia with fuel.

Belarus' ability to compensate for Russia's fuel shortage is limited due to the capacity of its refineries. Moreover, Belarus is not a powerful energy state capable of replacing Russia's energy losses. This situation could potentially shake the Lukashenko regime, as fuel shortages could weaken its grip on power.

The Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries and the Druzhba pipeline have disrupted the flow of crude oil to Belarus, which has relied heavily on this supply. It is important to note that Belarus' "economic miracle" was based on receiving Russian energy resources duty-free and selling them to the West.

The European Union (EU) has been taking steps to reduce its energy dependence. In 2022, the EU decided to reduce its energy dependence, a move that could further complicate Belarus' efforts to find alternative fuel sources.

Elsewhere, Hungary, which has increased its dependence on Russian gas, nuclear energy, and oil, is now paying a high price for its alliance with the Kremlin and Orbán's aggressive policies against Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, along with other representatives of the Hungarian regime, has spoken out against the strikes, viewing them as a strike against Hungary's sovereignty and a de facto act of war.

In Belarus, the people have shown they are ready to protest against the war. Charter97.org, a Belarusian human rights organisation, provides multicurrency accounts for donations and can be supported on various social media platforms.

As the situation in Belarus unfolds, it is clear that the Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have far-reaching implications, not only for Belarus but also for the wider region and global energy markets.

"Lukashenko's desk is obscured by something" or "Lukashenko's work surface is hidden"