👉 The Belarus Project, initiated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, aims to strengthen Belarus's strategic and economic ties with Russia and other former Soviet states. It involves significant infrastructure investments, including the construction of the Minsk-Belgorod railway, the expansion of the Belarusian port of Vitebsk, and the development of energy projects like the Belene Nuclear Power Plant, which was later abandoned but remains a symbol of Belarus's aspirations. The project also includes military cooperation, with Belarus hosting Russian troops and participating in joint military exercises. Economically, it seeks to diversify Belarus's trade partners and reduce dependency on the West, fostering a closer alignment with Russia's economic sphere. This initiative is part of Lukashenko's broader strategy to maintain Belarus's sovereignty and influence in the region.
