Fear of Russia will drive Belarus's defence policy
Russia's military intervention, while unlikely at present, is influencing the Belarusian president's views on defence
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- Belarusian armed forces
- Military policy more independent
- Flexible forces emphasis
- Military structure
- Land forces
- Air Force
- Defence spending much smaller than Russia's
- Weak economy
- Russia military in Belarus
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_350.jpg "Belarussian servicemen take part in a military parade (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)")