The West Keeps Whining That Ukrainians Are Cowards
Consortium NewsSep 01, 2023
The Facts
The US on Monday urged Americans in Belarus to leave the country immediately.
Following suit from a similar advisory in April, the US embassy in Minsk said that citizens "should depart immediately" and told Americans to use the remaining border crossings with Lithuania and Latvia or travel by plane.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Americans in Belarus currently face heightened risks, including increased chances of arrest and the possibility of not being able to leave the country if hostilities break out. This is a serious warning that should be immediately listened to and acted upon.
Establishment-critical narrative
The situation in Belarus is safe and stable. These are politically motivated developments aimed at giving the impression of a dangerous situation, even though that couldn't be further from the truth.
