Alexander Lukashenko, with 87.6% of the vote, strengthens his position as President of Belarus. How will this affect Russian-Belarusian relations, integration within the Union State and the geopolitical situation in the region? We analyze the key aspects and forecasts. Lukashenko Wins with 87.6% of the Votes: What Does This Mean for Russia?...

... retained the holiday but with various names and degrees of significance. Where is February 23 an Official Holiday? Russia – a state holiday, a non-working day. Official events take place across the country, recognizing both military and civilian men. Belarus – the holiday is known as "Defenders of the Fatherland and Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Belarus" and is celebrated at the state level. Kazakhstan – despite celebrating its own Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7, February ...

... 2022: 792.7 billion rubles Key Investment Areas: Construction and Modernization of Nuclear Power Plants: New reactors are being constructed in Russia and abroad. Key projects include the development of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelAES) in Belarus, as well as the modernization of existing nuclear power plants to enhance their safety and efficiency. Development of Innovative Technologies: Investments are directed towards the creation and implementation of next-generation reactors, such as ...

... (FNES). However, Hungary has secured the right to receive Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline. Now, to deliver Russian oil to Serbia, it is necessary to use a cumbersome and more expensive route. Oil is transported through Druzhba, transiting through Belarus and Ukraine, arrives in Hungary, and then is sent to the Croatian port. Here, the oil is redirected and sent back through a second pipeline to Serbia. In the Croatian port, there is a bifurcation: one pipeline directs to Hungary, while another ...

.... Simultaneously, an increasing number of Russian teams are seeking growth beyond their borders. Some startups are pivoting towards neighboring markets or the Middle East, where investor interest is higher. Companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus are attracting capital from Middle Eastern, Chinese, and European funds, acting as "bridges" between ecosystems. Within Russia, deal sizes remain modest (rarely exceeding a few million dollars), but a steady flow of investments in niche ...