" Lukashenko says Putin has promised security assistance for Belarus
Claim follows phone talks with Russia’s president and call for help after a week of protests
Belarus’s president Alexander Lukashenko said that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had promised him “comprehensive security assistance” against the protests sweeping his country.
“As far as military matters are concerned, we have an agreement with Russia . . . that covers these incidents,” Mr Lukashenko said on Saturday after speaking to Mr Putin, according to state news agency Belta. "
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Claim follows phone talks with Russia’s president and call for help after a week of protests
Belarus’s president Alexander Lukashenko said that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had promised him “comprehensive security assistance” against the protests sweeping his country.
“As far as military matters are concerned, we have an agreement with Russia . . . that covers these incidents,” Mr Lukashenko said on Saturday after speaking to Mr Putin, according to state news agency Belta. "
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But don't worry - the City will be safe, no bans for dirty Russian money
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