Belarus and Russia: Youth Leading the Charge in Union State Development

The Union State of Russia and Belarus: Youth at the Forefront of Patriotism and Information Warfare MINSK, BELARUS – May 17, 2025 – The youth of Belarus and Russia are playing an increasingly prominent role in shaping the Union State, actively countering what they perceive as Western information warfare and promoting a sense of shared patriotism. This was highlighted in a recent video report by obozrevatel_news, which discussed the significance of youth engagement in these efforts. The report detailed the recent Patriotic Forum of Youth of the Union State held in Minsk in March 2025, emphasizing its role in fostering unity and national identity. The video also announced an upcoming forum in Mogilev in September 2025, expected to draw over 1,000 young people aged 16 to 25. This event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The video underscored the importance of educating young people to identify and combat disinformation campaigns originating from the West. While the video presented a pro-Union State perspective, its factual reporting of events and planned initiatives offers valuable insight into the dynamics of youth engagement in the political landscape of the Union State.