Belarus–Russia relations - Wikipedia
After the Soviet Union collapsed, the newly formed Russian state tried to maintain control over the post-Soviet space by creating, on 8 December 1991, a regional organization – the …
Union State - Wikipedia
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, part of which was staged from Belarus' territory, Russia and Belarus came under sanctions and boycotts. On 3 March, Belarusian president …
Russia's Quiet Conquest: Belarus | Institute for the Study of War
Jan 15, 2025 · The Kremlin will leverage its recent but deep-rooted gains in Belarus to offset costs from Russia’s protracted war against Ukraine, accelerate Russia’s recovery following the war …
The Belarus-Russia Alliance: An Axis of Autocracy in Eastern Europe
Sep 27, 2023 · Russia has renewed its long-stalled push for unification with Belarus, using the country as a launchpad for its war against Ukraine and a hardening bulwark against NATO …
Putin closing in on "decades-long effort to annex" key ally: ISW
Jan 16, 2025 · Russia is nearing its goal of completely controlling its neighbor and closest ally Belarus, the Institute for the Study of War has said.
Cooperation and Dependence in Belarus-Russia Relations
Jun 20, 2024 · The authors examine areas of convergence and divergence in the Belarus-Russia relationship, particularly regarding foreign and domestic policies, military and security …
Why is Belarus admitting Wagner leader and backing Russia against ... - BBC
Jul 4, 2023 · Russia says Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has agreed to relocate to Belarus, after the mercenary group abandoned its rebellion. Russian President Vladimir Putin also says …
His Opponents Sidelined, Lukashenko Is Set for a 7th Term in Belarus …
1 day ago · President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin, has been making signs of reaching out to the West. He is all but certain to win an election on …
Belarus and Russia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Belarus and Russia have set up a joint regional military force which operates effectively. The two countries coordinate their air defence systems, perform joint military exercises, consider a …
Belarus Is Fast Becoming a ‘Vassal State’ of Russia
Jun 22, 2023 · Long uneasily in the orbit of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, Belarus is increasingly doing his bidding, socially, militarily and economically.