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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.

Dmitry Kruk: What does the new reality do for the Belarusian economy?

Mark Manson

Russia’s military actions against Ukraine have already resulted in a number of terrible consequences, including economic consequences. How will it affect Belarus and its economy?

Yevgeny Preigerman: “New Russian ambassador will face the same issues”

Matthew Geller

Boris Gryzlov became the new ambassador of Russia to Belarus. Since 2018, this is the fourth change of the Russian ambassador in our country. What to expect from his appointment?

Belarus and China: Commerce Before Politics

Matthew Geller

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?

ICAO investigates RyanAir landing in Minsk

Following the RaynAir case: ICAO investigators arrived in Belarus

Mark Manson

A special group of ICAO arrived in Minsk to investigate the incident with the RyanAir plane, carrying opposition journalist Roman Protasevich, which landed in Minsk Airport because of the bomb threat.

The US Senate approved the candidacy of Fisher as new ambassador to Minsk

Matthew Geller

The US Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved the candidacy of American diplomat Julie Fisher for the post of new ambassador to Minsk. The meeting was broadcast on the website of the upper house of the American legislature. Fischer’s candidacy was approved unanimously.

Do foreigners with a negative test need quarantine upon arrival in Belarus? The Ministry of Health answered

Yuri Drazdow

Belarus requires the mandatory availability of a certificate for arriving foreigners with the negative result of the PCR study on COVID-19. But is it necessary to be quarantined with such a document?

Lukashenko signed a law ratifying an agreement with Russia on the mutual recognition of visas. What does it mean?

Yuri Drazdow

Alexander Lukashenko signs Law on Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Belarus and Russia on Mutual Recognition of Visas

Relationship with Russia: A Bi-Monthly Analysis from Minsk Dialogue Experts

Yuri Drazdow

Minsk Dialogue experts present their own view how relationship between Belarus and Russian had been developing in September and October 2018.

Belarus tries to achieve good rating for its high education system

Yuri Drazdow

Belarusian universities want to improve their position in international rankings – intend to attract more foreign students and demonstrate the quality of domestic higher education. The Belarusian State University (BSU) is currently ranked globally including in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016.

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