Belarus: "Peacekeepers" in Ukraine? Seriously?

Lukashenko's "Peacekeepers": More Like Hostage Takers in Uniform

So, Belarus is "ready" to send peacekeepers to Ukraine? Give me a break. We're talking about Lukashenko here, Putin's little helper, whose idea of "peacekeeping" probably involves rounding up more dissidents and throwing them in the slammer.

The first article paints a grim picture: people freed from Belarusian prisons as part of some backroom deal brokered by Trump. These aren't just petty criminals; they're political prisoners, targeted for "extremism" and "discrediting" the regime. "You lose everything overnight. It's a traumatic thought that at 52, you're essentially homeless," Larysa Shchyrakova told the BBC. Yeah, no kidding.

The "Peace" Offensive

And now, conveniently, Belarus wants to play the role of peacemaker? Aleksei Skabei, some suit from the Belarusian military, says they're "ready to provide assistance at the request of both parties." Both parties? Last time I checked, Ukraine was pretty clear about who the aggressor is, and it ain't them. According to Belarus again says it is ready to deploy its peacekeepers to Ukraine, Belarus is ready to deploy peacekeepers at the request of both parties.

Let's be real: this isn't about peace. It's about Lukashenko trying to weasel his way back into the international community's good graces after spending the last few years enabling Putin's war. It's about optics, plain and simple. He's hoping we'll all forget that Belarus has been a launching pad for Russian attacks since day one.

It's like a mob boss offering to mediate a dispute between two rival gangs. You know he's not doing it out of the goodness of his heart; he's looking for an angle, a way to consolidate his power. Same deal here.

The Price of "Freedom"

The stories from the freed prisoners are chilling. Solitary confinement, psychological torture, constant threats... it's like something out of a Cold War spy novel. Mikalai Dziadok described months of abuse, prisoners shouting "insults and threats to rape, kill, and dismember" him. And the guards? Oh, they're just following orders, ofcourse.

The article mentions that authorities wanted to "traumatise him as much as possible so that he could not take part in political activity in the future." That's the real game plan. Crush dissent, silence opposition, and maintain absolute control. And then, when the dust settles, send in the "peacekeepers" to make sure no one steps out of line.

Larysa Shchyrakova's story is heartbreaking. She missed her mother's funeral, left behind her son, her home, her dog. All for what? For speaking out against a dictator? For wanting a better future for her country?

It's easy to get cynical about all this. To just throw up your hands and say, "What's the point?" But then you read about someone like Yevgeny Merkis, who risked his own safety to smuggle a message of hope to Larysa. "Shchyrakova, hold on." A tiny act of defiance, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there's still a flicker of humanity.

The Trump Card (Again)

And then there's the Trump connection. Trump referred to Lukashenko as "the highly respected president." Seriously? This is the guy who rigged elections, brutalized protesters, and turned his country into a vassal state of Russia. What's so "highly respected" about that?

It just goes to show you that even so-called world leaders are willing to play games with human lives for their own political gain. They cut deals with dictators, relax sanctions, and then pat themselves on the back for bringing about "peace."

This Ain't Peacekeeping, It's a Power Grab