The role of provocative-deceptive actions in neutralizing the Belarusian opposition

The author analyzes the actions of the Belarusian authorities in the situation of the social rebellion triggered by the rigged elections in 2020. He puts forward a hypothesis that a significant role in extinguishing the protest potential was played by agent deception games conducted by the Belarusian KGB, as well as parallel repressive actions and the regime’s information offensive, which resulted in a synergy of propaganda and disinformation-agent activities.