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7 sie 2024 · Belarus' economy in 2024 saw 5.5% GDP growth in Q2, driven by investment, consumer demand, and Russia's performance. However, labor shortages, wage inflation, and external trade challenges persist, with inflationary pressures and economic overheating remaining key concerns.
Economy. Risk. In brief. Ties between Belarus and Russia have strengthened since the latter's invasion of Ukraine, with Belarus acting as Russia's sole supporter in the war effort—an abandonment of the country's previous official policy of neutrality.
In recent years, the Belarusian economy has faced a series of external and domestic shocks related to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic sanctions adopted after the 2020 post-election crisis and in response to Belarus’ involvement in Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
26 cze 2019 · But today our message is quite different: Belarus urgently needs structural economic reforms to avoid economic instability. Why the urgency, you may ask, especially given that Belarus has made significant strides in reducing poverty?
12 lis 2021 · Thousands of people are stuck in a tense standoff on the Belarus-Poland border, as the humanitarian and geopolitical crisis worsens. Follow here for the latest news updates.
11 maj 2021 · Although the COVID-19 pandemic did trigger a recession in Belarus, the greatest blow to the country’s economy has been its deep political crisis. This was caused by the authorities rigging the results of the presidential election, which in turn provoked mass opposition from the citizens.
6 mar 2018 · Stay on top of Belarus latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
