Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Brought Iran and Belarus Closer Together
Belarus and Iran have developed a growing strategic partnership since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. What began as a pragmatic association rooted in mutual economic and political isolation from the United States and its European allies has evolved into a more intimate relationship based on shared security concerns as well as rhetorical and material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Recent developments in joint defense production stand to enhance this bilateral relationship, while demonstrating how Russia integrates like-minded states into non-Western structures of partnership and allegiance. As the burgeoning security partnership between Belarus and The post Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Brought Iran and Belarus Closer Together appeared first on War on the Rocks.
Belarus and Iran have developed a growing strategic partnership since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. What began as a pragmatic association rooted in mutual economic and political isolation from the United States and its European allies has evolved into a more intimate relationship based on shared security concerns as well as rhetorical and material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Recent developments in joint defense production stand to enhance this bilateral relationship, while demonstrating how Russia integrates like-minded states into non-Western structures of partnership and allegiance. As the burgeoning security partnership between Belarus and
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