Main points of Russia’s plan to take over Belarus

2022

Political, military, defence sectors

  • Form pro-Russian sentiments among the population, including political and military elites, while limiting the influence of nationalist and pro-Western forces in Belarus
  • Complete constitutional reform in Belarus based on Russian interests and influence the political system of Belarus
  • Form joint opposition to NATO expansion, its military preparations in Poland and the Baltic countries
  • Schedule joint military-tactical drills for Russian and Belarus’ armed forces
  • Prolong agreements on the lease-free use of Russian bases in Belarus

Humanitarian sector

  • Create a network of Russian-friendly non-governmental and non-profit organizations, contributing to the development of Russia-Belarus integration in the humanitarian sphere
  • Expand Russian cultural presence in Belarus with a focus on children and youth

Trade and economy

  • Unify legislation
  • Create stable pro-Russian influence groups among Belarus’ wealthy
  • Remove barriers in trade and economic benefits for Russian companies and manufacturers in Belarus
  • Force Belarus to use Russian ports, instead of those of Baltic countries and Poland, for the shipment of goods
2025

Political, military, defence sectors

  • Create sustainable pro-Russian groups of influence in Belarusian politics, military, and business
  • Expand Russian military presence in Belarus
  • Prepare the production of vital Belarus-made military products in Russia
  • Introduce a simplified procedure for issuing Russian passports to Belarusians

Humanitarian sector

  • Expand Russian humanitarian influence in Belarus, open new science and culture centers, local branches of Rossotrudnichestvo
  • Boost Russian cultural and informational influence, as well as strengthen the position of Russian media in Belarus
  • Provide organizational, financial, and legal support to Russian-friendly non-government and non-profit organizations

Trade and economy

  • Integrate energy, transport, and communication systems
  • Ensure the integration of the Belarusian nuclear plant into the power system of the Union State.
2030

Political, military, defence sectors

  • Complete the formation of the Union State of Russia and Belarus
  • Ensure the implementation of a unified border policy and a coordinated defense policy
  • Create a joint system of command over the armed forces, introduce unified norms and standards for personnel training, the material and technical support of the armed forces
  • Launch the production of vital Belarus-made military products in Russia

Humanitarian sector

  • Ensure control over the information space of Belarus
  • Create a single cultural space, a common approach to the interpretation of history
  • Ensure the dominant position of the Russian language over Belarusian

Trade and economy

  • Introduce a single currency
  • Create a joint customs and tax space, a unified order of export control
  • Prepare for the development and placement of joint defense procurement orders