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Articles with tag "Lukashenko"

Steps to unity

Russia, Belarus to Form Economic ‘Confederacy’ by 2022 – Kommersant

“The partial economic integration is on a level no less than in the European Union,” the newspaper wrote after seeing the plan of action.
On the fence

Belarus Leader Seeks Better Ties With West Despite Russian 'Hysterics'

Belarus will seek better ties with the West even though this provokes "hysterics" from its traditional ally Russia, long-serving President Alexander Lukashenko...
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin's Retirement Plan Depends on Belarus

To retain power, he is positioning himself as the leader of a closer union between Russia and its dependent neighbor.
Lukashenko

Lukashenko to Russia: We’ll Bring Back Border Controls if You Do

Belarus threatened the move after Moscow imposed border checks.
Protest

Welcome Back to the Belarusian Good Old Bad Old Days

Despite a rare act of conciliation by President Lukashenko, protests across Belarus continue, and the police are done playing nice.
Belarus

Brother Ukraine is Fighting for Its Independence - Belarus President

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that "fraternal Ukraine" is fighting for its independence at a meeting with scientists and science teachers...
Belarus

Lukashenko Gives Steven Seagal the Carrot Treatment During Belarus Visit

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko flaunted his country's agricultural output during a recent visit from American actor Steven Seagal.
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