Belarus Seeks $2.3 Trillion Compensation from EU, Blaming European Nations for World War II

Vyacheslav Danilovich, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on Education, Culture, and Science of the House of Representatives of Belarus, has called for the European Union to pay $2.3 trillion in reparations. Speaking at the “Single Information Day” event in Minsk on April 17, 2025, Danilovich accused 28 European countries of complicity in World War II by allegedly inciting Adolf Hitler’s aggression against Poland and the Soviet Union.

Danilovich’s remarks, broadcast by the Minsk-Novosti agency, highlighted the devastating impact of the war on Belarus, where he claimed a third of the population perished and significant infrastructure was lost. He argued that the catastrophic consequences faced by Belarus were a direct result of the policies enacted by what he termed the “collective West.”

The deputy’s allegations extend to prominent Western democracies, including the United Kingdom and France, which he accused of facilitating the rise of Nazi Germany. He contended that these nations provided unchecked support, investing in Germany’s economic recovery while tacitly endorsing its territorial ambitions, including the annexation of Czechoslovakia and Poland. This, he argues, was a strategic move to redirect Hitler’s aggression towards the Soviet Union, which posed a challenge to the capitalist order.

Furthermore, Danilovich emphasized that the invasion of Belarus in 1941 was not solely a German endeavor; it involved troops from 28 European nations that aided in establishing the Nazi regime. He believes these historical actions warrant the demand for financial reparations from contemporary European states, reinforcing his call for accountability from the EU for the suffering endured by Belarus during the war.