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Poland’s Tusk moots diplomatic offensive before Trump’s presidency
Poland’s key concern is Trump following through on his pledge to try to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which Warsaw is worried means forcing Ukraine to concede territories lost to Russia by cutting short military aid to Kyiv.
Belarus Election Committee registers six pro-regime candidates to run against Lukashenko in 2025 presidential election
The Belarusian Central Election Committee (CEC) has registered six pro-regime candidates to run against incumbent Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in the January 26 presidential elections.
Ukraine war fuelling a manufacturing and FDI boom in the CIS
The war in Ukraine is fuelling a FDI and manufacturing boom in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as local entrepreneurs rush to fill the gaping holes left in Russia’s supply chains by departing Western firms, reports Oxford Economics.
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Poland says construction of “East Shield” border fortifications to kick off within days
“East Shield” system to protect Poland’s border with Belarus and Russia.
Belarus’ Lukashenko sets polling date for probable re-election
Belarus will hold its next presidential election on 26 January, according to the country's Central Election Commission.This will be the first presidential vote since the contested 2020 election.
Central and Southeastern Europe defies German economic weakness
The wiiw autumn forecast warns that not all of the recession in the German automotive industry has so far been felt in Central Europe and further difficulties should be expected.
Poland reveals details of its controversial migration strategy
Four ministers from the Left grouping – one of the four parties making up the cabinet – have said they have not endorsed the new plans.
EU pushes back against Tusk’s plan to suspend right to asylum
Early setback for Polish premier, who said he would seek recognition for this decision from the European Union.
Poland announces temporary suspension of asylum rights
Prime Minister Donald Tusk justified the move by accusing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin of using the right to asylum in a "hybrid war" against the EU.
Belarus slips away from the spotlight, but its exiles' wounds remain raw
Fleeing swamps and forests, 60,000 Belarusians have found refuge in Lithuania. In Vilnius' "castle," dissidents dream of home as their future hangs on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
EBRD lowers Emerging Europe growth forecasts amid economic challenges
Development bank expects 2.8% growth across its region of operations in 2024, rising to 3.5% in 2025.
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Belarus and Russia strengthen security ties amid rising tensions
As the talk turns to possible conflict between Russia and Nato, Belarus and Russia are tightening their mutual security agreements, with negotiations expected to conclude ahead of the annual joint military exercises Zapod 2025 later this year.
Poland busts cyber-espionage ring set up by Russia and Belarus
Ring had attacked the state news agency PAP and planned further actions.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Globsec security forum insists Ukraine is still winning the war
The groupthink at Central Europe's top security conference is a serious weakness when the Ukraine war is so finely balanced and sober analysis is more essential than ever.
Belarus is benefiting from the economic boom in Russia, for now
Belarus is basking in the glow of the flourishing Russian economy that has lifted growth, but for how long?
Armenians scorn Lukashenko's derisive remarks
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko outraged Armenians and other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States by making racist and derisive comments during an interview on Russian state TV.