Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko goes to Russia to seek Putin’s support
But the cost of further backing from Moscow could be Lukashenko's acceptance of even greater Russian dominance
14 September 2020 - 11:14
Moscow — President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus arrived in Russia to meet counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, seeking Moscow's backing after a fifth consecutive weekend of huge protests demanding his resignation.
Flight tracking data showed Lukashenko's plane touched down in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, where Putin often hosts visiting dignitaries...
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