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Belarus: The Loyal Ally Trapped in a Complex Web of Dependence and Survival
Once celebrated as Russia's most essential ally, Belarus finds itself increasingly isolated and vulnerable, paying a heavy price for its unwavering loyalty to Moscow. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Minsk has faced severe economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and internal unrest, prompting a deep introspection of how this small nation sustains itself amid mounting pressures.