The article discusses Belarus's complex geopolitical position three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Previously an active trade route, the border area between Belarus and Ukraine is now deserted and used only for prisoner and casualty exchanges. President Lukashenkoâs administration has faced Western sanctions due to its close ties with Moscow, especially following its hosting of Russian military operations. Lukashenko's attempts to align Belarus with Soviet nostalgia while seeking engagement with the EU illustrate the precarious balance his government must maintain amid ongoing regional tensions.
The border between Belarus and Ukraine remains eerily quiet, marking a stark contrast to its previous role as a pivotal route for trade between St. Petersburg and Odessa.
Belarus, having allowed Russian troops to use its territory, faces intensified West sanctions and is increasingly seen as a proxy for Moscow's military ambitions.
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