More details Alexander Lukashenko, self-proclaimed President of Belarus, remains a pivotal figure on the global stage in 2025. His latest interactions include signing security agreements with Russia's Vladimir Putin and making statements regarding peace talks in Ukraine. Lukashenko continues to reject EU peacekeepers in Ukraine and stresses Belarus’s readiness to deploy military technologies, such as the Oreshnik complexes. His regime has also faced international condemnation and sanctions, notably from the US, for its role in suppressing civil liberties and aligning with Russia's aggressive policies. Keywords: Lukashenko, Belarus, Ukraine, Putin, security, peace talks.