Between 2014 and 2016, Assomedika and its directors sold imported goods as their own production to Belmedtekhnika, exploiting public procurement preferences. The company was involved in various frauds, including producing medical equipment without permits and failing to meet investment agreement obligations, resulting in customs duties. In 2020, Assomedika was fined by the Eurasian Economic Commission for competition rule violations. Despite its tarnished reputation, Belmedtekhnika and the Minsk City Clinical Oncology Center remained top customers. In 2023, Belarus supplied the Russian military with first aid kits allegedly produced by Assomedika, though the company denied this. Concerns about corruption in single-source procurement were raised by Vladimir Kovalkin of Open Tenders.

The article by Alina Yanchur discusses the sharp increase in the number of Belarusian asylum seekers in the EU following the disputed reelection of Alexander Lukashenko. It highlights the story of Yana, a protester who fled to Poland with her son after realizing she could face prison for her actions during a demonstration. The article provides statistics on the rise in asylum applications and notes the support provided by countries like Poland, Germany, and France. It also mentions the work of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights and the Viasna human rights center in Belarus. The piece reflects on the fear and uncertainty faced by Belarusians who have fled, as well as their hope to return home if the political situation changes.

The article discusses the significant increase in illegal migration from Belarus to Lithuania, with Lithuanian officials accusing Belarus of facilitating the crossings in retaliation for EU sanctions. Belarus denies these accusations, attributing the rise to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The majority of migrants are from the Middle East, with a small number of Belarusians seeking asylum. Lithuanian authorities are enhancing border security, and the EU is providing support. The situation is described as a challenge to regional security, with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko accused of using migration as a political weapon.