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opinion Artyom Shraibman

Embattled Lukashenko Loses Friends in East and West

Instead of its status as a peacekeeper between East and West, Belarus may soon find that it lacks a good relationship with either side.

MOSCOW-MINSK ARGUMENT

Belarus Buys Oil from Norway as Russia Dispute Continues

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko said he wants to halve Belarus’ reliance on Russian energy.

'foregone conclusion'

Opposition Wins no Seats in Belarus Election as Lukashenko Vows to Stay Put

"I have promised that I would not hang on to this seat until my fingers turn blue," Lukashenko said.

Russia, Belarus to Form Economic ‘Confederacy’ by 2022 – Kommersant

“The partial economic integration is on a level no less than in the European Union,” the newspaper wrote after seeing the plan of action.

Belarus Leader Seeks Better Ties With West Despite Russian 'Hysterics'

Belarus will seek better ties with the West even though this provokes "hysterics" from its traditional ally Russia, long-serving President Alexander Lukashenko...

opinion Leonid Bershidsky

Putin's Retirement Plan Depends on Belarus

To retain power, he is positioning himself as the leader of a closer union between Russia and its dependent neighbor.

Lukashenko to Russia: We’ll Bring Back Border Controls if You Do

Belarus threatened the move after Moscow imposed border checks.

Welcome Back to the Belarusian Good Old Bad Old Days

Despite a rare act of conciliation by President Lukashenko, protests across Belarus continue, and the police are done playing nice.

Brother Ukraine is Fighting for Its Independence - Belarus President

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that "fraternal Ukraine" is fighting for its independence at a meeting with scientists and science teachers...

Lukashenko Gives Steven Seagal the Carrot Treatment During Belarus Visit

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko flaunted his country's agricultural output during a recent visit from American actor Steven Seagal.

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