Lukashenko’s potato racket sparks outrage from the regime's opponents.
26 June 2025
Alexander Lukashenko’s stubborn grip on the Belarusian economy plunged the potato-happy country into a spud shortage this spring.
Critics of the authoritarian ruler say he has warped the economy with strict price controls on staples like potatoes — while encouraging citizens to snitch on grocery stores that flout regime rules.
Critics of the authoritarian ruler say he has warped the economy with strict price controls on staples like potatoes — while encouraging citizens to snitch on grocery stores that flout regime rules.