What is the relationship between Belarus and Russia?

Traditionally, Russia is both our key trade partner and a major export market for Belarusian manufactures. In 2020, the mutual trade amounted to $ 29.5 billion, with exports to Russia reaching $ 13.1 billion and imports from Russia — $ 16.4 billion. Russia accounts for 47.9 percent of the Belarusian foreign trade.

Is Belarus Russian?

Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, and historically Byelorussia, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. The country is administratively divided into seven regions.

Who is Belarus allies with?

Relations with Russia Russia remains the largest and most important partner for Belarus both in the political and economic fields. After protracted disputes and setbacks, the two countries’ customs duties were unified in March 2001 but the customs controls were soon restored.

Is Belarus beautiful?

Belarus is a beautiful country full of fields, fortresses, churches, and monuments. This European country despite lots of beautiful places remains highly unexplored among foreign visitors. But even if you think of going on a Belarus trip, you most probably don’t think of going beyond Minsk city.

Is Belarus a NATO ally?

Belarus has not joined NATO because it is a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization under the auspices of Russia, and the Security Treaties with NATO regulate the exchange of classified information affecting the interests of sovereign states.

Which countries support Belarus?

Border. Belarus shares border with five countries: Poland in the west, Lithuania in the northwest, Latvia and the Russian Federation in the north, the Russian Federation in the northeast and east, Ukraine in the south. The total length of the state border is 3,617km.