Belarus' opposition wanted the country to turn towards the West. Instead, Minsk is more dependent on Russia than ever before -- RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : These new restrictions will likely expand the number of travel bans and asset freezes against senior officials, add additional state-owned enterprises, as well as target the Belarusian border agency and Interior Ministry.

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