Belarus' athletes have been largely frozen out of international sport because of Alexander Lukashenko's support for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the war in Ukraine, but the NOCRB has continued to avoid suspension.

Source: https://web4.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135168/belarus-upholds-jail-bssf-founders

However, while the two leaders appear close, their relationship through history has been strained, in large part due to Lukashenko's erratic behaviour and willingness to openly act as a dictator.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1757853/putin-lukashenko-relationship-kremlin-spt

Let's find out as part of BelTA's YouTube project After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions.

Source: https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-sees-us-dollars-as-a-weapon-will-belarus-convince-russia-eaeu-to-stop-using-dollars-159071-2023/

Mihkelson said that such rumors are probably spread because Lukashenko's exit is eagerly awaited in Belarus.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608992746/mihkelson-moscow-covertly-taking-over-belarus-next-to-fighting-in-ukraine

Minsk has reiterated that it will not enter the war despite President Lukashenko's close ties to Putin.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1721681/vladimir-putin-ukraine-belarus-invasion-joint-air-force-drills-alexander-lukashenko-ont

Putin on Lukashenko's press conference: ‘I share your positions and approaches'

Source: https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/abramenko-china-invests-over-100m-in-projects-in-belarus-in-2022-156750-2023/

What is Lukashenko's stance on the format of the joint media holding company?

Source: https://eng.belta.by/president/view/union-state-integration-national-staples-state-reception-details-of-belarus-presidents-week-155993-2023/