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Belarus · BLR · Europe

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Risk Score

High Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Belarus is an Eastern European country known for its authoritarian government and close ties with Russia. Its political landscape is dominated by President Lukashenka, who has been in power since 1994, facing international sanctions due to human rights concerns and its role in the war in Ukraine. The economy is largely state-controlled, with a focus on heavy industry and agriculture.

Leadership

Alexander Lukashenka

President

Government: Presidential Republic (authoritarian)

Economy

GDP

$80.0B

GDP per Capita

$8.5K

GDP Growth

+2.5%

Inflation

6.0%

Unemployment

4.0%

MachineryChemicalsAgricultureTextilesIT Services

Trade

Key Exports

PotashPetroleum productsMachineryDairy productsTrucks

Key Imports

Crude oilNatural gasIndustrial equipmentRaw materialsConsumer goods

Top Partners

RussiaChinaGermanyPoland

Headlines (8)

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EAEU extends AD measures on stainless seamless pipes from Ukraine

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Kyrgyzstan Secures Fuel Backup Amid Russian Supply Crisis

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Devdiscourse1d ago

UN Experts Condemn Belarus Over Invalidated Passports

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Sputnik News2d ago

Estonia Loses Hosting Rights for European Shooting Championship After Blocking Russian Athletes

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Forbes2d ago

Belarus Resists Deeper Role In Ukraine Despite Pressure From Russia

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The Star5d ago

Athletics-World body extends ban on Russia and Belarus over Ukraine invasion

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PerthNow5d ago

World body extends ban on Russia, Belarus athletes

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Daily Excelsior5d ago

Abhijeet Gupta takes lead in Pune International Grandmaster

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