Analysis
Democratic Security
How Post-Orbán Hungary Could Reshape the Western Balkans
22 May 2026
30 May 2019
Today, no one will be surprised by the information about the interference of Russian forces in the governmental policies of neighbouring countries. Russian propaganda and disinformation remain the most significant issues bothering many countries, especially, the ones of Eastern Partnership. Following the tragic events in Ukraine, many Western experts started to ask the question — is Belarus the next target for Russia?
Over the last few months, Belarus has been suffering from a “hybrid war” created by Russian influence on society and social media space through various instruments and actors, thereby to make Belarus give up its political and cultural sovereignty.

International Strategic Action Network for Security (iSANS) – consisting of the group of experts, public and political figures, media activists, and journalists from Belarus, the European Union, Eastern Partnership countries, the USA and Canada – have prepared a report based on the research examining Russian deep interference in Belarus’ politics and media.