Putin Says Belarus Facing 'Unprecedented External Pressure'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that neighbouring Belarus was under unprecedented external pressure, as the Kremlin's ex-Soviet ally faces a historic political crisis over disputed elections.
Belarus is in a "difficult situation" and facing "unprecedented external pressure", Putin said in televised remarks, following a presidential election that sparked ongoing protests and was not recognised by Western countries.
Source: Agence France Presse
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