Episode 13 - Belarus From The Bunker: Making Sense Of The Union State

* This episode was originally recorded for our Patreon supporters who receive premium content on Belarus, Russia, and Darth's insights on Twitter debates. Join us on patreon.com/IntheBunkerwithDarth to engage directly with our team, ask questions, and shape the content you love. * Greetings from the Bunker! In this 1-on-1 episode with Darth, we discuss: Russia-Belarus integration process: Yeah, we all have heard about it for over two decades, and Russia's appetite to swallow Belarus sounds like a false alarm—until it isn't. Putin's visit to Belarus on May 23, 2024. After all, Vladimir doesn't have many choices for traveling these days. The ICC warrant might have something to do with it. It's a good thing that Luka simply can't say no to him, so they can keep each other company. The Kremlin placed tactical nukes in Belarus a year ago. Why bother? Since it doesn't give Moscow's management an actual strategic advantage. The reorientation of Belarusian state-owned enterprises towards servicing Russian military needs. Grotesque trials against Lukashenka's opponents in absentia, where I am among the defendants. Yours sincerely, Katie from Minsk