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Poland-Belarus diplomatic and minority relations

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The Union of Poles in Belarus (ZPB) postponed its scheduled congress from September 2026 to March 2027, citing security concerns and logistical difficulties under the Lukashenko regime. Activist Andrzej Poczobut, who recently participated in a ZPB meeting, expressed intentions to return to Belarus to support the Polish minority despite previous imprisonment. Following these developments, During the 81st UN General Assembly, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov held their first high-level meeting in approximately a decade during the 81st UN General Assembly. decade. Sikorski noted that the border situation has stabilized due to physical barriers and the release of political prisoners like Poczobut. While Poland expressed openness to improving relations, Sikorski clarified that the meeting does not constitute recognition of the Lukashenko regime, stating, “As a state, we recognize other states, not governments.” Additionally, Sikorski He also warned of potential Russian provocations provocations, suggesting Moscow may be preparing ‘something big’ involving false flag operations, and urged Belarus to prevent Russian drones and missiles from using its territory for transit. Sikorski described the diplomatic initiative as a “snowdrop” that could bloom if conditions remain favorable. The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the interaction as a “nice restart,” though it emphasized the necessity of long-term stability over isolated meetings. Analysts have suggested this cautious exploration of de-escalation may be influenced by broader geopolitical shifts, including potential discussions regarding potash agreements and US interest in prisoner releases.

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