Павел Павлович Латушко: Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus (UTC), representative of the UTC on power transition. Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka Team and Movement for Freedom" faction in the Coordination Council of the third convocation
Is the dictator trying to correct his failed foreign policy? Or is he looking for a country where the International Criminal Court won't find him? Why is the dictator flirting with Azerbaijan?
On October 3, during a meeting with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Lukashenko assured Azerbaijan of his support; a few months earlier, he had visited Azerbaijan. What is behind these actions of the dictator?
Before discussing this, let's recall one of the dictator's recent foreign policy "feats". Specifically, his interview with propagandist Yevgeny Popov, which provoked discontent in several countries — Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Poland.
The number of even potential allies for the dictator is dwindling. His toxic internal and external policies, insults directed even at representatives of the few remaining states willing to engage with him, his crimes, and the interest in him from the International Criminal Court render him untouchable in many countries. It is not surprising, as civilized nations seek reliable and predictable partners, and not all are willing to collaborate with a criminal. Moreover, cooperation with the dictator carries the risk of falling under secondary sanctions.
The history of the dictator's relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan demonstrates Lukashenko's character and ideology: he is ready to betray any ally for money to maintain his power. For a long time, the dictator supplied weapons to Azerbaijan, effectively providing resources for attacks on the territory of his ally within the CSTO.
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