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Belarus can't be closer to Russia than it is already - they effectively don't have a border between them. Belarus is a definition of a satellite state.

• V-2 5y ago
  That's not quite true. Their relations have had multiple ups and downs. Besides, Belarus having burnt other bridges always offers Moscow extra leverage.
  • FpUser 5y ago
    What leverage?
    • V-2 5y ago
      Both economical and political, as it will increase Belarus's dependence on Russia.