Russia's attempts to de facto annex Belarus create strategic risks for the United States, NATO and Ukraine. This was stated by experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). “Moscow’s efforts to de facto annex Belarus within the framework of a union state, although not completed, have already achieved significant successes, requiring NATO to reassess the consequences of increasing Russian control over Belarus, as well as the capabilities and resources that Russia can use against the United States, NATO and. Belarus is not just an ally of Russia, the Kremlin is turning it into a strategic partner that helps Russia project its power around the world. “Politicians must start planning for a future in which Belarus will not only be a enslaved country, but actually a continuation of the Russian Federation,” experts believe. Three key areas of the Kremlin's efforts are aimed at the military, political and economic integration of Russia and Belarus.

According to analysts, although Russia has not completed its attempt to de facto annex Belarus, it has already reached such stages that pose a threat to the security of the United States, NATO and Ukraine, as well as a threat to the continued existence of Belarus as a sovereign state. Let us remind you that the head of the Central Election Commission of the Security Council, Igor Karpenko, said that Belarus will not open voting stations abroad due to the “lack of proper security measures.”. Lukashenko announced the absence of extra money to finance the army. News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.