Belarus
Belarus will propagate more anti-Western narratives
A powerful propaganda machine is being employed to change Belarusians' attitudes towards neighbouring countries
BelarusBelarus will remain a dictatorship after Lukashenka
Lukashenka has built a highly centralised and authoritarian system that is built on strong relations with Moscow
BelarusYerevan will not formally leave CSTO
Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safarian said that Armenia is not considering leaving the Russian-led CSTO
ArmeniaRussia will use CIS partners to conclude more FTAs
Moscow is moving fast to create a wide network of trade agreements with emerging and developing nations
CISBelarus will seek closer integration with Russia
With both countries facing isolation from the West, Russia and Belarus are seeking to move closer together
BelarusLukashenka will seek closer ties with Moscow
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka will visit Moscow this week for talks with Vladimir Putin
BelarusWagner mercenaries will continue to serve Moscow
The Wagner Group is in Belarus but may move its main effort to African countries, although how many is unclear
BelarusCIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions
Trade within the Eurasian Economic Union substitutes for trade with the EU and helps reorientation towards Asia
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