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Is Russia interested in democracy in Belarus?

Published: 06 May 2013

Yes, they do not want to have a dictatorship on their Western border

Yes, because it will stimulate better business environment and international trade

No, democracy in Belarus will inevitably make it more pro-Western

No, Russia is not interested in democracy at all (neither at home nor abroad)
Tags:
- belarus-russia relations
What's the main effect of the EU travel ban imposed on certain Belarusian officials and businessmen?

Published: 03 March 2013

It serves as a good punishment and as a lesson for others

It will make them more democratic because they want to travel freely

It prevents them from seeing and adopting good Western practices

It pushes them towards Russia and non-democratic practices
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What was the most important event in 2012?

Published: 20 December 2012

Decree No 9 on forced labour

Nationalisation of Kommunarka and Spartak

Success of BATE football club

Parliamentary elections

Swedish teddy bear stunt

Belarus-EU diplomatic scandal
Tags:
- 2012
- Belarus
- events
What should be the opposition's main focus following the parliamentary elections?

Published: 11 October 2012

Wait until the economic situation worsens and then demand change

Seek more economic sanctions to make the regime collapse

Reach out to the people and educate them about alternatives

Focus on cultural, social and other projects tolerated by the regime
Can Belarus opposition benefit from the 2012 parliamentary elections?

Published: 08 July 2012

Yes, there is a chance that opposition candidates will make it to the parliament

Yes, to use this rare opportunity to communicate their views to the people despite ultimate falsifications

No, the opposition should not legitimise the elections by participation

No, because the result is already known
Should the 2014 Ice Hockey Championship Be Held in Belarus?

Published: 14 April 2012

No, unless all political prisoners are free

No, because it is wrong to hold it in "the last dictatorship of Europe"

Yes, because sport should be outside of politics

Yes, because not conducting it there will make the situation in Belarus even worse
Will the EU introduce serious economic sanctions targeting Belarus potash and oil products?

Published: 08 February 2012

Yes, it is possible and will help improve the situation in Belarus

No, unfortunately all 27 EU Member States will never agree on it

No, economic sanctions fail to work and push Belarus towards Russia
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Why Belarusians Have to Pay Almost Two Times More for Schengen Visas than Russians and Ukrainians?

Published: 30 October 2011

Belarusians should pay the price because they have a dictatorship

Brussels wants to please the official Minsk

European politicians cannot agree among themselves

Because of the financial crisis Europe needs money
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What should the West do to prevent Russia's takeover of Belarus?

Published: 16 August 2011

Dramatically increase support of civil society in Belarus

Provide economic support to Belarusian authorities

Stimulate foreign investments in Belarus by Western businesses

Strengthen national consciousness in Belarus (language, national identity, etc)
Tags:
- Belarus-Russia
Should the IMF give a loan to Belarus?

Published: 30 June 2011

No, because no serious reforms will be undertaken

No, supporting the regime in Minsk is wrong

Yes, if it will really force the authorities to implement serious reforms

Yes, but only if political prisoners are released

It does not matter
Tags:
- Belarus
- Devaluation
- IMF
- loan