Belarus 'reformist' team may lack mandate for change

A major reshuffle looks more like the president reasserting control than launching reforms

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  • Economy-related ministries change
  • Some survive amid dismissals
  • Promotions and sideways moves
  • No clear direction visible
  • Purely managerial role
  • Closet liberals
  • Personal considerations
  • Moscow's 'proconsul'

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