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Belarus

Belarus · BLR · Europe

Risk Score

High→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Belarus is an authoritarian state in Eastern Europe, maintaining close political and economic ties with Russia. Its economy is largely state-controlled, with significant industrial and agricultural sectors. The country faces international sanctions due to its human rights record and support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Leadership

Alexander Lukashenka

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic (Authoritarian)

Roman Golovchenko

Sergei Aleinik

Viktor Khrenin

Economy

GDP

$85.0B

GDP per Capita

$9.0K

GDP Growth

+2.5%

Inflation

6.0%

Unemployment

4.0%

Machinery and EquipmentChemicalsAgricultureInformation Technology

Trade

Key Exports

Petroleum ProductsPotash FertilizersMachineryDairy Products

Key Imports

Crude OilNatural GasMachineryChemicals

Top Partners

RussiaChinaKazakhstanTurkey

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