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Thu Aug 14, 2025, 06:11 AM Thursday

Kremlin's Steady Annexation of Belarus - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD



Russia has achieved what it couldn’t in Ukraine: the near-total absorption of Belarus without firing a shot. Since 2020, Moscow has taken control of Belarus’ military, economy, and political system – turning it into a launchpad against NATO and Ukraine. From integrated air defenses to tactical nuclear deployments, Belarus is now central to Russia’s long-term strategy. We explain how the Kremlin pulled it off and why it matters for Europe’s security.
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