Polish Prime Minister Condemns Lukashenko’s Regime and Imposes Sanctions

Lukashenko’s Regime Mirrors Putin’s, Says Mateusz Morawiecki

Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, took to Twitter to denounce the Lukashenko regime and announce sanctions against individuals responsible for building totalitarian rule in the heart of Europe. Morawiecki’s comments came in response to the Belarusian Supreme Court’s rejection of Andrzej Poczobut’s appeal, upholding his harsh sentence of eight years in a high-security penal colony. The appellate hearing took place behind closed doors on Friday, with Poczobut absent.

“Lukashenko’s regime is a copy of Putin’s regime. We are imposing sanctions on people who are building totalitarian rule in the middle of Europe,” wrote the head of the Polish government on Twitter. Morawiecki accompanied his tweet with an earlier post by the Minister of Interior and Administration, Mariusz Kaminski. Kaminski announced that in light of the reaffirmation of the draconian sentence against Andrzej Poczobut, he would declare on Monday the inclusion of several hundred representatives of the Lukashenko regime on the sanctions list. These individuals are held responsible for political repression, including repression against the Polish minority living in Belarus.

Andrzej Poczobut’s Appeal Rejected, Eight-Year Sentence Upheld

The rejection of Andrzej Poczobut’s appeal has raised concerns about the deteriorating state of democracy and human rights in Belarus. Poczobut, an activist representing the Polish minority, has been a vocal critic of the Lukashenko regime, advocating for greater political freedom and the protection of minority rights. His conviction and harsh sentence have drawn international condemnation and further intensified the scrutiny on the Lukashenko government’s oppressive actions.

The Polish government’s decision to impose sanctions on the Lukashenko regime officials marks a significant step in holding them accountable for their actions. By targeting those responsible for political repression and violations of human rights, Poland aims to send a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated within the borders of Europe.