Armands Astukevičs, researcher at the Centre for East European Policy Studies (CEEPS), “Formalizing the Vassal State? Belarus, Russia, and the Implications of the New Security Agreement”. Belarus Research Network on Neighborhood Policy, 2025.
This policy paper critically examines examines the evolving relationship between Belarus and Russia, particularly in the context of a new security agreement between the two countries. The author analyzes whether this agreement effectively formalizes Belarus’ status as a vassal state of Russia, looking at the political, military, and security dimensions.