(Un)realistic neutrality. Attempts to redefine Belarus’ foreign policy. OSW Commentary NUMBER 276 | 28.06.2018
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2018

The continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, together with the increased tension in relations between Russia and the West, have led the Belarusian authorities to attempt to redefine their country’s foreign policy by stressing neutrality towards the two sides in the conflict. As a result, over the last year or so Belarus has clearly adopted a non-committal stance. Minsk is trying to play the part of a neutral mediator in the hope that this will safeguard it in the event of escalation of te