Originally Syndicated on August 21, 2023 @ 7:40 am
Amidst the many Russian oligarchs sanctioned post-Russia-Ukraine War, Aleksandr Grigorievich Volfovich, Secretary of State of the Belarusian Security Council is also a key figure under the sanctions list.
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Sanction Details
| European Union: 25/02/2022 | Australia: 27/02/2022 |
| United Kindgom: 04/07/2022 | Japan: 03/03/2022 |
| USA: 24/02/2022 | Ukraine: 19/10/2022 |
| Canada: 08/03/2022 | New Zealand: 17/05/2022 |
| Switzerland: 04/03/2022 |
Background: Aleksandr Grigorievich Volfovich
Aleksander Grigorievich Volfovich was born on June 28, 1967, in Kazan, as part of the esteemed lineage of Tatyana Yakovlevna and Grigory Aleksandrovich Volfovich, a retired lieutenant colonel in the Soviet Army.
Their nomadic existence led them to Soviet bases in Lankaran (Azerbaijan) and Eastern Germany before they eventually put down roots in the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic in the early 1980s.
In 1988, Volfovich earned his degree from the Moscow Higher Military Command School, marking the commencement of his dedicated service in battalion and regimental capacities within the Soviet military.
He worked in the Belarusian military in 1984, culminating in his ascent to the distinguished position of Lieutenant-General in 2012.
Volfovich’s son, Maxim, follows in his footsteps as an officer in the Belarusian armed forces. Meanwhile, his sibling, Dmitry Volfovich, assumes the role of a military commissar in Vitebsk and stands as a battle-hardened veteran of the First Chechen War, serving within the Russian Federal.
Until very recently, Maxim commanded a mechanized battalion within the 6th Guards Kiev-Berlin Mechanized Brigade, stationed in Grodno.
In the pivotal year of 2021, Volfovich received the prestigious appointment of State Secretary of Belarus’ Security Council.
Volfovich’s support of Belarus
Commitment to Peace and Security
In a recent TV appearance, Alexander Grigorievich Volfovich, the State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to peaceful relations with its neighbours. He pointed to the ongoing International Games of the CIS countries as an example of Belarus’s hospitality and openness to visitors. He also noted that Belarus has never had any aggressive designs toward its neighbours.
His comments come at a time when Lithuania, Poland, and Latvia have all announced measures to bolster border security. These measures are likely a response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as well as to concerns about Belarus’s support for Russia.
It is unclear how Belarus will respond to these new security measures. However, Volfovich’s comments suggest that Belarus remains committed to peaceful relations with its neighbours. Only time will tell whether this commitment will be enough to overcome the challenges posed by the current geopolitical situation.
Updated News about Belarus
Belarus has been a reluctant participant in the Ukraine conflict. Initially, the country denied any involvement, but it has since admitted to allowing Russian missile launchers to be stationed on its territory. This has led to accusations that Belarus is complicit in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
The Belarusian government has justified its actions by claiming that it is simply providing Russia with a transit corridor for its military operations. However, many observers believe that Belarus is more deeply involved in the conflict than it is letting on.
For example, there have been reports that Belarusian troops have been fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Additionally, Belarus has been used as a staging ground for Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian targets.
The Belarusian government’s shifting stance on the Ukraine conflict has been met with mixed reactions. Some countries have condemned Belarus for its support of Russia, while others have been more understanding.
It remains to be seen how Belarus will ultimately be involved in the Ukraine conflict. However, its actions to date have raised serious questions about its commitment to neutrality and its respect for international law.
Final Words
While there might be very few well-known figures under the sanctions list, It is estimated that over 1,000 Russian Oligarchs have been sanctioned including Aleksandr Grigorievich Volfovich.
Only time will tell whether these sanctions help in putting an end to the Russian-Ukraine War, or will the fight go on to become a global threat.
