Belarus as a key regional partner

US–Belarus relations under Trump: A new chance for a genuine partnership The policy of the new Trump administration towards Belarus clearly reflects a strategic approach based on pragmatism and realpolitik. Unlike previous administrations, which often pushed for sanctions and isolation, the Trump team recognises the importance of Belarus as a key regional partner within the Eurasian Economic Union and the broader geopolitical architecture of Eurasia. On 21 June 2025, Minsk hosted a historic and highly significant meeting between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and US Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg, a seasoned diplomat and military veteran, widely recognised for his role in strategic negotiations โปรโมชั่น ufabet