Belarus threatened to introduce Border and Customs control on its border with Russia, and refused to attend Collective Security Treaty Organization talks in Moscow. In an interview, President Lukashenko questioned the necessity of diplomatic relations with Russia, since Russia is "blockading" Belarus.

Moscow gained additional leverage by providing billions in loans to Belarus and striking preferential deals to supply the country with oil and gas. Sanctions imposed on Minsk by Western ...

Jan 16, 2025 · The ISW assessment released Wednesday said that the Kremlin wants to tighten its grip on Belarus by formalizing the Union State as a Russian-dominated federated government that grants Moscow ...

Sep 27, 2023 · Belarus’s complicity in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has tightened the bonds between Minsk and Moscow, and brought their lopsided alliance one step closer to full-fledged integration.

Analysts argue that Belarus is no longer just a Russian ally. Instead, the Kremlin is transforming it into a strategic partner to help extend Moscow’s influence globally.

Feb 21, 2023 · Belarus acted as a launchpad for Russia’s nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine but its own troops have not been directly involved in the war. The leaked document reportedly outlines Russia’s...

Jun 22, 2023 · Allowing Moscow to place tactical nuclear weapons on its soil is just the latest sign of its loss of sovereignty to the Kremlin, military experts and pro-democracy activists say.

Jan 30, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a further step to integrate Belarusian economy with Russia's after signing deals with Alexander Lukashenko, amid concerns about whether he might call on...

MINSK, 23 December (BelTA) - Trade between Belarus and Moscow is on track towards $7 billion this year, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin in Minsk on 23 December, BelTA learned.

Nov 10, 2021 · According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarus is already getting an excellent deal on Russian gas. Moscow is unlikely, therefore, to improve the terms by creating a common energy market by the end of 2023 as the agreement envisages.