All trends
Minsk consistently pursues the normalisation policy with the West
Belarus and EU: the discourse has exacerbated, however revision of cooperation is unlikely
Minsk has advanced its interests in the West, yet there were no immediate results
Belarus’ dialogue with the West is ongoing, yet Minsk is not ready to step it up by making meaningful concessions
Minsk uses every opportunity to convey its position on the international arena
EU rhetoric has worsened
No changes in relations with the West, but parties show understanding of each other’s interests
Relations with the West have reached a “plateau” and would develop within existing frameworks
Normalisation with the West is still on the table
West strengthens criticism of Belarus on human rights issues, freedom of expression and political freedoms
The dynamics of Belarus’ relations with the West may slow down
In relations with the West, Belarus plans to adhere to the previously outlined normalisation plan
Annual review 2017: stable normalization and tactics of small steps in relations with the West
The Belarus-EU normalisation process is slow, significant qualitative changes have not been achieved
Minsk continues to seek normalization of relations with the West
Practical cooperation between Belarus and the EU is expanding amid decreased political contacts
The Eastern Partnership Summit has advanced Belarusian-European relations half a step
Neither Belarus, nor the EU can offer steps to give momentum to the normalisation process
Minsk deepens bilateral relations with European countries, disregarding appeals by international organisations
The West and Minsk: small albeit non-systemic moves forward
The West and Minsk are ready to expand the dialogue and make it more practical
The Belarusian-European dialogue is ongoing in the routine of critical conditionality and pragmatic interaction
European Union is ready to interact with Belarus on highest political level
Belarus sends signals to West to boost economic cooperation
Belarus-West relations
Minsk consistently pursues the normalisation policy with the West
March 26 – April 1
Belarus and EU: the discourse has exacerbated, however revision of cooperation is unlikely
March 19 – March 25
Minsk has advanced its interests in the West, yet there were no immediate results
March 12 – March 18
Belarus’ dialogue with the West is ongoing, yet Minsk is not ready to step it up by making meaningful concessions
March 5 – March 11
Minsk uses every opportunity to convey its position on the international arena
February 26 – March 4
EU rhetoric has worsened
February 19 – February 25
No changes in relations with the West, but parties show understanding of each other’s interests
February 12 – February 18
Relations with the West have reached a “plateau” and would develop within existing frameworks
February 5 – February 11
Normalisation with the West is still on the table
January 29 – February 4
West strengthens criticism of Belarus on human rights issues, freedom of expression and political freedoms
January 22 – January 28
The dynamics of Belarus’ relations with the West may slow down
January 15 – January 21
In relations with the West, Belarus plans to adhere to the previously outlined normalisation plan
January 8 – January 14
Annual review 2017: stable normalization and tactics of small steps in relations with the West
January 1 – January 7
The Belarus-EU normalisation process is slow, significant qualitative changes have not been achieved
December 11 – December 17
Minsk continues to seek normalization of relations with the West
December 4 – December 10
Practical cooperation between Belarus and the EU is expanding amid decreased political contacts
November 27 – December 3
The Eastern Partnership Summit has advanced Belarusian-European relations half a step
November 20 – November 26
Neither Belarus, nor the EU can offer steps to give momentum to the normalisation process
November 13 – November 19
Minsk deepens bilateral relations with European countries, disregarding appeals by international organisations
November 6 – November 12
The West and Minsk: small albeit non-systemic moves forward
October 30 – November 5
The West and Minsk are ready to expand the dialogue and make it more practical
October 23 – October 29
The Belarusian-European dialogue is ongoing in the routine of critical conditionality and pragmatic interaction
October 16 – October 22
European Union is ready to interact with Belarus on highest political level
October 9 – October 15
Belarus sends signals to West to boost economic cooperation
October 2 – October 8