Rival factions of the Belarusian opposition in exile have openly descended into infighting, accusing each other of collusion with foreign intelligence or even with the government in Minsk. Meanwhile, armed groups continue to plot the regime's downfall. [...]
On 12 July, a specialist in the Russian and Belarusian military-industrial complex was quietly taken into custody in Minsk. The extension of his detention beyond the 15 days prescribed by law makes it seem likely he will face administrative or criminal prosecution, probably related to his work as an expert. [...]
The Russian and Belarusian intelligence chiefs met in Moscow on 7 July for what was a routine meeting but not one without its share of tension. Minsk is striving to retain autonomy from its great neighbour to the east. [...]
Despite tensions between the heads of the CSTO, a Eurasian alliance intended to act as a counterweight to NATO, Russia plans to have its member states focus on defence through more concrete action away from political declarations. [...]
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