Russia treats Belarus as a satellite—in effect an extension of its own territory. It subsidises its struggling economy, feeds it cheap energy and keeps its veteran dictator in power. In return, it expects unwavering allegiance
Belarus, a nominally sovereign, independent country as a satellite—in effect an extension of its own territory. It subsidises Belarus’s struggling economy, feeds it cheap energy and keeps the country’s, Alexander Lukashenko, in power, for now. In return, it expects unwavering allegiance. Belarus has helped Russia from the first days of the invasion of Ukraine—but Mr Lukashenko has stopped short of sending his own soldiers to fight.
As the war ground on, Belarus became the Russian army’s tyl, or “rear”. Its airfields and railways have resupplied the frontlines. It has provided ammunition and military-grade components for Russia’s army. According to independent Belarusian researchers, the country contributed roughly 65,000 tonnes of ammunition, 100 Soviet-era tanks and 20 armoured vehicles between March and September last year.
When Russia’s war effort further faltered in the autumn, senior Belarusian officers probably helped to train thousands of mobilised Russian reservists. The country has also been a launchpad for missile strikes against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. In January, ground and air drills between Belarus and Russia raised concerns that Russia might launch another offensive from the north—though Western officials said this was unlikely.
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