– Some experts claim that Moscow does not view Belarus as an equal partner anymore, and that Lukashenka has destroyed an opportunity “to ride on the sea-saw” between Moscow and Brussels himself. Is it so? – Putin does not have room for manoeuvre now, as prices for oil could be even lower than $30 a barrel. Imagine: a husband wanted to buy a fur coat to his wife, or promised a holiday at the sea, but could not offer that because of the financial crisis. And then a neighbour comes and says: lend me some money for a bottle, once again. And it is clear that he won’t return the … Continue reading Zmitser Bandarenka