Lukashenko’s support for Moscow stands in contrast with the neutrality he sought to adopt eight years ago when Russia seized the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine and fomented a separatist revolt in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region.

Annual inflation was 9.97 percent in 2021. The central bank expects annual inflation to decline and reach its target level of 6 percent by the end of 2022.

The historical significance, cultural and natural heritage, as well as proximity to Europe make the Brest region a very appealing, yet underrated destination. It is also a very affordable compared to other similar places in Europe.