02.12.2025 11:55
The visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Oman on November 28 was extended by 4 days, while the trip suddenly disappeared from both Belarusian and Omani official records. As there was no statement from Lukashenko's office regarding the development, rumors of "Lukashenko is missing" began to grow in the country.
The visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Oman on November 28 extended beyond the planned duration by 4 days. However, no new information regarding the visit has been shared. Sources from Belarus and Azerbaijan indicated that the trip suddenly disappeared from the official statements of both Belarus and Oman. No official authority, including Lukashenko's office, has broken the silence.
CLAIMS OF "DISAPPEARANCE" ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The sudden information blackout sparked a wide discussion in Belarus and on social media. Some users raised the question, "Is Lukashenko dead?" while others claimed that Oman had detained the Belarusian leader. Opposition media outlets directly headlined "Lukashenko has disappeared."
PROTOCOL DEFICIENCIES RAISED SUSPICIONS
There was another striking detail during Lukashenko's landing in Oman: the absence of the high-level protocol typically applied to a head of state. It was reported that Lukashenko was received not like a head of state, but almost like a "member of a working delegation." Pavel Latushka, a prominent figure in the Belarusian opposition and Deputy Chairman of the United Transitional Cabinet, stated on his X account that the visit did not meet the criteria for "either a state visit or an official visit." He emphasized that the expected honor guard, high-level welcoming delegation, and other ceremonial elements were absent, describing the situation as "absurd."
EVERYONE IS SILENT: THE PURPOSE OF THE VISIT IS UNCLEAR
The continued silence from both countries delays the answers to the questions, "What was this trip? Why was it extended? Where is Lukashenko?"
INFORMATION BEFORE THE FLIGHT: WORKING VISIT
Belarusian state media announced the program as a "working visit" before the trip began. The planned agenda included Lukashenko's meeting with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said and detailing the contacts that have accelerated between the two countries in recent years. The announcements referenced the contacts made in 2024 and the Roadmap signed during Sultan Haitham's visit to Minsk in October 2025. It was stated that the meetings planned to be held in Muscat would cover the implementation of existing agreements and the practical advancement of joint projects. Lukashenko's plane landed in Muscat on the evening of November 28 and was welcomed by Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority.
AFTERWARDS, COMPLETE SILENCE
Following this reception, there has been no official update regarding either the visit or the discussions. As uncertainty continues regarding the purpose, content, and outcomes of the visit, it remains a question of when the silence will be broken.