Belarus profits from stolen Ukrainian grain

Belarus, alongside Russia, is actively involved in the illegal export of agricultural products from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, bypassing international sanctions.

Source: Centre for Countering Disinformation within the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine

Details: The report states that over 2 million tonnes of grain were exported from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in 2025 alone.

Quote: "Investigations by the association of former Belarusian law enforcement officers BELPOL show that companies linked to former Belarusian Interior Minister Uladzimir Navumau are actively exporting rapeseed and sunflower from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. At Belarusian facilities, the stolen raw materials are mixed with local ones, legalising them under the brand 'Made in Belarus'."

Details: The Centre for Countering Disinformation notes that such schemes are possible due to the absence of a direct ban on importing agricultural products from Belarus under current sanctions.

Background:

• Previously, the Centre for Countering Disinformation reported on the Kremlin's illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the occupied territories and its integration into Russia's export system to circumvent international sanctions.

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