That Alexander Lukashenka has done himself a major disservice and effectively given up on a real chance to put relations with Europe on a new footing hardly needs pointing out.
After the brutal and excessive attack by police on peaceful demonstrators on Sunday night, no European government has the grounds, let alone the will, to boost relations with Belarus and its frontman, even though just such a boost seemed realistic and feasible only less than a week ago.
The president has t...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.