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1 – 10 of 41A well-designed, powerful propaganda machine is being employed to manipulate public opinion and convince Belarusians that Russia is the sole protector of Belarus's imperilled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284545
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Lukashenka has constructed a highly centralised and authoritarian system built on strong relations with Moscow. However, hopes for a more democratically inclined successor are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283850
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The expulsions highlight the significant role the ROC, which is close to the Kremlin, plays in influencing politics and societies in the South Slav, Orthodox Christian-majority…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282446
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The economy has been unexpectedly resilient under comprehensive economic sanctions imposed by the West. Russia could only provide limited support as its economy had to adjust to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280552
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Lukashenka told Aleynik, promoted from deputy minister, that his job "won't be easy" -- an understatement given the problems facing Belarus. More reliant than ever on Russia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274718
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The failure of opposition parties to agree a joint candidate -- and calls for an election boycott by some -- pave the way for President Alexander Lukashenko to win a fifth…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201250
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Still developing since its January 2015 launch, the EEU is the most comprehensive integration initiative yet by post-Soviet states. Russia is by far the most powerful member…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227797
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Both governments hope to benefit from IMF and EU emergency funding through the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, Ukraine is still working on persuading the IMF that it deserves a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252300
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Belarus's pension system.
Kazakhstan's WTO membership.