Divisions over Belarus’s future are being played out in Ukraine, where some Belarusians are volunteering to fight for Kiev’s sovereignty, while others have joined the pro-Russian separatists. BelarusDigest reportsFor years, Belarusians have been divided over whether the future of their country should involve closer relations with Russia or the European Union.Belarus is tied to Russia politically, economically and even linguistically. Under Moscow’s sphere of influence, maintaining the country’s independence has involved a careful balancing act for President Alexander Lukashenko since he came to power 20 years ago.When Georgians said that Ukraine will be the next, nobody believed them … …read more
Source: The Guardian
