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This paper explores the implications of the construction of a Russian-produced nuclear power plant in Belarus. The Belorussian leadership hopes that the plant will reduce gas imports from Russia, and in turn, reduce the costs of energy production. In addition, Minsk expects that the new investment will allow it to export electricity surpluses to the European Union, including Poland. The authors argue that implementation of the project will exacerbate Minsk’s already significant dependence on Moscow.