Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford. He may have gotten cold feet and thought "oh dear", maybe it's time to do something about it, she says.