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Russian’s Policy on Belarus: Support As a Means of Subordination

People ♦ Published: May 13, 2013; 14:27 ♦ (Vindobona)

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Despite the conflicts and frictions in their bilateral relations, Russia has for years regularly invested in Belarus, according to the Centre of Eastern Studies.

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Moscow’s sup- port has become an important factor allowing the Belarusian economic model to continue, which in turn helps maintain the stability of the Belarusian political system. Russia’s continued readiness to offer assistance to its neighbour reflects the impor- tance Moscow attaches to Belarus.

In addition to the highly significant role Minsk plays in Russia’s foreign…