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Belarus-West relations

Minsk warns the West against interference in domestic politics

June 22 – June 28

The clampdown on Lukashenka’s rivals in the campaign has prompted a negative response in the West

June 15 – June 21

The EU is closely following the presidential campaign in Belarus

June 8 – June 14

As the presidential elections draw closer, the western policy direction is on the rise

June 1 – June 7

Long-anticipated visa facilitation process with the EU has been completed

May 25 – May 31

Belarus’ relations with the West are gradually becoming ‘normal’

May 18 – May 24

Pompeo’s visit is gaining traction

May 11 – May 17

Minsk continues to discuss energy diversification with EU states

May 4 – May 10

The European Union has put forward conditions for receiving financial assistance

April 27 – May 3

EU states show solidarity with Belarus

April 20 – April 26

Belarus’ western policy: low activity amid further spread of the coronavirus

April 13 – April 19

The EU is ready to help Belarus in the fight against coronavirus

March 30 – April 5

The coronavirus restricts contacts and strengthens solidarity

March 23 – March 29

Minsk’s involvement with the West remains high, albeit altered by the coronavirus outbreak

March 16 – March 22

Energy supply was in the spotlight of Belarus’ relations with the West

March 9 – March 15

Minsk further improves relations with individual EU member states

March 2 – March 8

Belarusian Parliament has been unable to build working relations with the European Parliament

February 24 – March 1

Inconsistent normalization in Belarus’ relations with the West

February 17 – February 23

Belarus continues efforts to improve relations with the West

February 10 – February 16

Belarus’ Western policy activity is high as ever

February 3 – February 9

Communication with the USA has reached new highs

January 27 – February 2

Alternative oil supplies to Belarus have materialized

January 20 – January 26

Minsk ponders about oil deliveries from the West

January 13 – January 19

2019 Review: significant progress in normalizing relations with the EU and the United States

January 6 – January 12

The EU is ready to sign the visa facilitation agreement and start negotiations on the customs agreement

December 16 – December 22

Relations with the West embark on practical solutions

December 9 – December 15

The EU signals deepening of cooperation with Belarus

December 2 – December 8

The EU is ready to continue rapprochement with Belarus despite the parliamentary elections results

November 25 – December 1

EU responded negatively and frostily to the results of the parliamentary elections in Belarus

November 18 – November 24

The end of isolation: Lukashenka visits Austria

November 11 – November 17

Minsk further strengthens relations with “Old Europe”

November 4 – November 10

The communication channel with the United States is up and running

October 28 – November 3

Revitalization of western foreign policy direction

October 21 – October 27

Belarus’ new image helps further normalization with the West

October 14 – October 20

Minsk Dialogue has confirmed increased interest in Belarus in the West

October 7 – October 13

The high-level meeting with the EU was put off, demonstrating priorities of Minsk and Brussels

September 30 – October 6

Frequency of contacts with the West remains high

September 23 – September 29