Reasons for Belarus to help Russia
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The substantial presence of Russian military forces in Belarus, especially around the time of the Ukraine invasion, exerts direct pressure on Belarus to support Russian military actions.
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Lukashenko’s long-standing authoritarian rule aligns more closely with Russia’s political model than with Western democratic systems, leading to a natural affinity with Putin’s government.
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Western sanctions imposed on Belarus, particularly following the post-election crackdown, have pushed the country further into Russia's sphere of influence as other international options dwindle.
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