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A Quiet Thunderclap: Keith Kellogg’s Visit to Belarus and the Shifting Sands of Diplomacy

In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical flashpoints and diplomatic brinkmanship, the unexpected often signals the most profound shifts.

2025-06-23 // 0 Comments

Belarus changes Zapad-2025 Plans to Reduce Escalation Risks

Belarus has announced a significant downsizing and relocation of the Zapad-2025 joint military exercises with Russia in an effort to reduce tensions with NATO.

2025-06-19 // 0 Comments

Kellogg’s Minsk Visit: A New Opening in U.S.–Belarus Relations

In a move that could reshape Eastern European diplomacy, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg is expected to visit Minsk for high-level talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

2025-06-18 // 0 Comments

Belarus Aims to Become a BRICS Member

Belarus seeks closer ties with BRICS and aims to become a full member, seeing the organization as a means to support a multipolar world and reduce its dependency on Moscow.

2024-10-30 // 0 Comments

Belarus and Ukraine De-Escalate Military Tensions on the Border

The successful backchannel dialogue between Minsk and Kyiv invites a reassessment of the West’s approach to Belarus. The bilateral de-escalation suggests that engaging Minsk diplomatically on some issues can yield practical and positive results.

2024-07-31 // 0 Comments

Kirill Rudy on Belarus’ prospects in Africa and China, debts, and import

In the context of Western sanctions, the Belarusian government is looking for an opportunity to increase supplies to faraway countries. It is currently working with Zimbabwe to establish a hub in Africa for trade in Belarusian products.

2023-03-15 // 0 Comments

Maternity capital in Belarus. We look into it with a BEROC expert

We understand how the program of financial support for maternity capital works in Belarus and what conditions negatively affect the birth rate in the country; we know with BEROC expert Katerina Bornukova.

2023-03-15 // 0 Comments

Belarus ranked 45th out of 139 countries in the world’s most hospitable countries

Belarus takes 45th position in the Welcoming Countries Rank-2023 compiled by the Canadian company Arton Capital. The ranking is based on how many nationalities a country accepts without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.

2023-03-14 // 0 Comments

Chairman Xi: Peace talks key to end crisis

President Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for a political settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging relevant countries to stop their attempts to politicize the global economy and make earnest efforts to contribute to a cease-fire and peaceful resolution of the cri

2023-03-02 // 0 Comments

Fitch’s analysis of the Belarusian economy: What are the main risks?

Belarus' long-term rating as a foreign currency issuer remains at 'RD' (Restricted Default), Fitch Ratings said. Fitch explains that Belarus continues to pay its USD-denominated Eurobond in the local currency, contrary to bond documentation which does not allow for settlement in alternative currencies.

2022-10-31 // 0 Comments

Belarus and China: Commerce Before Politics

Against the backdrop of problems within the international arena and the ever-increasing political and economic isolation of Minsk, the role of China within Belarusian affairs continue to grow. Should we expect even more cooperation as Belarusian authorities hope?

2021-09-13 // 1 Comment