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