Russian pro-government media outlet Lifenews has recently criticised Lukashenka’s decision to not participate in the 9 May Victory Day Parade in Moscow. Many in Russia think that Minsk’s integration rhetoric has been replaced with a form of soft Belarusianisation. Following the events in Crimea, Lukashenka has begun to demonstrate more support and concern for the Belarusian language and national history.
Still, he is trying to maintain some balance and good relations with Russia for the sake of its economic support. The last time the political scale shifted in this direction, increased rhetoric about independence and more engagement with Europe followed.
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Source: Belarus Digest
