Belarus's military, to a significant extent, relies on Russian support in terms of equipment, training, and modernization. This dependence makes Belarus more likely to align with Russia in regional conflicts.

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Belarus's reliance on Russian support for its military, makes it more inclined to align with Russia in conflicts.

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"The military of Belarus continues to rely heavily on Soviet-era military equipment and, since declaring its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Belarus has remained almost entirely dependent on Russian imports for any new major arms procurements."

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Why Belarus Is Backing Russia in Its War in Ukraine