Who are the Belarusian Volunteers in Ukraine? | 5 Minute History Episode 18

Belarus is a country bordering both Ukraine and Russia, though its leader, Aleksander Lukashenko is a staunch supporter of Vladimir Putin, and has allowed Russian forces and artillery to operate inside his country as part of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine starting in February of 2022. His dictatorial rule was challenged following a rigged election in 2020, the protests being heavily cracked down upon and creating a determined opposition movement that seeks to overthrow Lukashenko. Some of these individuals have crossed over into Ukraine to fight alongside Ukrainian Armed Forces against the Russian invasion. So in this video, who are the Belarusians serving in Ukraine, what are their motivations, how many are there, and might they receive their own foreign legion as is the case for the Georgians and Chechens who have come over in the past?

UN Refugee Agency:
https://www.unhcr.org/uk/

Unicef:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/donate-now-to-protect-children-in-ukraine/?gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuakuFatpEvbxaRmTOlMY3Nwo3fVVpq2UOrNSikxREc9wQtIkYt6nUkRhoC2eUQAvD_BwE

Music Used:
Loopster - Kevin MacLeod

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