Belarus leader will cling on despite Russian pressure

Alexander Lukashenka has clung to office despite mass protests and seems to have concluded he has Russia's backing

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  • Resilient opposition
  • Russian calculations
  • Time for change
  • Failed engagement
  • Backing an alternative

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