Russia — Belarus

The authorities planned to trade oil products with Russia, but they are not needed there / collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
The authorities planned to trade oil products with Russia, but they are not needed there / collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
The products of Belarusian oil refineries are not needed in Russia, although the government really wants to sell them there.
Yara's purchases are much larger than its exports to Norway / Euroradio
Yara's purchases are much larger than its exports to Norway / Euroradio
Belarus can find a buyer instead of Yara, but the trade will no longer be as convenient and profitable.
Russian military personnel flying to Kazakhstan / Russian Ministry of Defense
Russian military personnel flying to Kazakhstan / Russian Ministry of Defense
They had previously participated in operations abroad, including Crimea in 2014.
Lukashenka called Crimea part of Russia in an interview with a Russian TV propagandist / Euroradio 
Lukashenka called Crimea part of Russia in an interview with a Russian TV propagandist / Euroradio 
Ukraine promises sanctions but can hurt herself due to close economic ties with Belarus.
Russian Embassy in Minsk / aer-group.ru
Russian Embassy in Minsk / aer-group.ru
Experts believe that Russia will use the new ambassador to establish its centers of influence in Belarus.
Russia exports oil to Belarus on friendly terms/collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
Russia exports oil to Belarus on friendly terms/collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
Classified imports from Russia is growing, while the Navapolack refinery has enough for Belarus, Ukraine and international hubs.
Out of the EU countries, Poland and the Netherlands are the ones that Belarus trades the most with / pexels.com
Out of the EU countries, Poland and the Netherlands are the ones that Belarus trades the most with / pexels.com
The EU and US account for a quarter of Belarus' exports since the sanctions were imposed.
Lukashenka and Putin at the meeting on September 9, 2021 / Reuters
Lukashenka and Putin at the meeting on September 9, 2021 / Reuters
Econimic integration with Russia can quickly become political, while military cooperation grows without any roadmaps.
Lukashenka — Putin meeting in Moscow / Reuters
Lukashenka — Putin meeting in Moscow / Reuters
"Lukashenka once again hoped to sell thin air but had to make some commitments." Experts comment on the outcome of the meet.