All trends
Belarus-West relations
The West is concerned about the election situation in Belarus
July 6 – July 12
The Belarusian authorities aspire to expand cooperation with the West despite a harsh clampdown on opponents in the presidential campaign
June 29 – July 5
Minsk warns the West against interference in domestic politics
June 22 – June 28
The clampdown on Lukashenka’s rivals in the campaign has prompted a negative response in the West
June 15 – June 21
The EU is closely following the presidential campaign in Belarus
June 8 – June 14
As the presidential elections draw closer, the western policy direction is on the rise
June 1 – June 7
Long-anticipated visa facilitation process with the EU has been completed
May 25 – May 31
Belarus’ relations with the West are gradually becoming ‘normal’
May 18 – May 24
Pompeo’s visit is gaining traction
May 11 – May 17
Minsk continues to discuss energy diversification with EU states
May 4 – May 10
The European Union has put forward conditions for receiving financial assistance
April 27 – May 3
EU states show solidarity with Belarus
April 20 – April 26
Belarus’ western policy: low activity amid further spread of the coronavirus
April 13 – April 19
The EU is ready to help Belarus in the fight against coronavirus
March 30 – April 5
The coronavirus restricts contacts and strengthens solidarity
March 23 – March 29
Minsk’s involvement with the West remains high, albeit altered by the coronavirus outbreak
March 16 – March 22
Energy supply was in the spotlight of Belarus’ relations with the West
March 9 – March 15
Minsk further improves relations with individual EU member states
March 2 – March 8
Belarusian Parliament has been unable to build working relations with the European Parliament
February 24 – March 1
Inconsistent normalization in Belarus’ relations with the West
February 17 – February 23
Belarus continues efforts to improve relations with the West
February 10 – February 16
Belarus’ Western policy activity is high as ever
February 3 – February 9
Communication with the USA has reached new highs
January 27 – February 2
Alternative oil supplies to Belarus have materialized
January 20 – January 26
Minsk ponders about oil deliveries from the West
January 13 – January 19
2019 Review: significant progress in normalizing relations with the EU and the United States
January 6 – January 12
The EU is ready to sign the visa facilitation agreement and start negotiations on the customs agreement
December 16 – December 22
Relations with the West embark on practical solutions
December 9 – December 15
The EU signals deepening of cooperation with Belarus
December 2 – December 8
The EU is ready to continue rapprochement with Belarus despite the parliamentary elections results
November 25 – December 1
EU responded negatively and frostily to the results of the parliamentary elections in Belarus
November 18 – November 24
The end of isolation: Lukashenka visits Austria
November 11 – November 17
Minsk further strengthens relations with “Old Europe”
November 4 – November 10
The communication channel with the United States is up and running
October 28 – November 3
Revitalization of western foreign policy direction
October 21 – October 27
Belarus’ new image helps further normalization with the West
October 14 – October 20
Minsk Dialogue has confirmed increased interest in Belarus in the West
October 7 – October 13