ocr: Under the 1994 constitution, Belorussia is a multiparty democracy headed by a directly elected president. Main Political Issues Relationship with Russia Belorussia's relationship with Russia is the key political issue. Mechislau Grib, the new parliamentary chairman, is. strongly pro-Russian. Under his leadership, Belorussia has agreedto a: monetary union that effectively gives Moscow control ofl Belorussia's economic policy. In return, Russia will take on Belorussia's $1.5 billion debt. Belorussia also hopes for Russian economic support. The environment The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster cont ...
