Matvejs Kupreičiks, a representative of the organization Belpol comprised of former Belarusian security personnel who have sided with democratic forces, discusses the ongoing efforts to document the crimes of the Lukashenko and Putin regimes. The organization focuses on uncovering methods that Lukashenko uses to circumvent sanctions and his actions against democracy and human rights in Belarus. Kupreičiks emphasizes that the sanctions imposed are significantly restricting Lukashenko's regime financially and operationally.

Kupreičiks counters the claims made by Lukashenko that sanctions do not work, stating that their recent report indicates otherwise. The analysis shows that the sanctions are indeed impacting Lukashenko's economy, reducing his regime's financial resources substantially. This is pivotal as it weakens his ability to suppress dissent and maintain control over the Belarusian populace.

To address the ongoing human rights violations and authoritarian governance in Belarus, Kupreičiks advocates for an escalation of sanctions. He argues that increased pressure is necessary because the current sanctions, while effective, have not yet succeeded in leading to a significant change in the Lukashenko regime. Strengthening international sanctions could help bolster the efforts of those working towards democracy in Belarus, making it imperative for the global community to respond decisively to the actions of the Belarusian government.