Ukrainian-Belarusian Relations amid the Russo-Ukrainian War

Abstract

This article delves into the changes in Ukraine-Belarus relations after the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Belarus's subsequent participation in it, focusing on political, economic, and military realms. Despite perceiving the regime in Minsk as a threat, Kyiv maintains dialogue with Minsk mostly on practical issues while having a restrained position toward cooperation with the Belarusian democratic forces. The article emphasizes that this cautious approach stems not only from Ukraine's security imperatives but also from the lack of vision and strategy toward Belarus.