Editorial: Why the EU Lifts Belarus Sanctions | Belarus Digest - News and Analysis of Belarusian Politics, Economy, Human Rights and Myths: "The minds of Belarusians are also under pressure from Russia. Most people in Belarus watch Russian television as their main source of news, exposing them to high doses of anti-Western propaganda. The Belarusian authorities would like to replace this with their their own propaganda but are unable to do so without angering Russia. For the same reason, the Belarusian regime considers it foolish to make any significant moves towards the West, and instead prefers to stay in the shadow of Russia.

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