Belarus-Russia: Towards Gradual Integration
Belarus-Russia: Towards Gradual Integration

Author(s): Jakub Benedyczak, Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russia; Belarus; integration; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: The political crisis following the presidential elections in Belarus has meant that Alexander Lukashenka, in struggling to maintain power, has had to decide to deepen integration with Russia, contrary to his former position. However, to not further antagonise Belarusian society and strain the Belarusian state budget, Russia will spread this process out over time, primarily through the use of the provisions of the Treaty on the Creation of the Union State of Russia and Belarus. The progressive integration of both countries will create political and economic challenges for neighbouring countries, including Poland.

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