Belarus’s embattled strongman Alexander Lukashenko mopped his brow under Vladimir Putin’s gaze today as he flew to Russia to Beg for the Kremlin’s support. The man nicknamed the ‘last dictator in Europe’ cut a submissive figure as he Pleaded with Putin to back his regime while the bored–lookingRussianpresident said he was ‘sure’ that Lukashenko could survive in power. Lukashenko is facing the gravest crisis of his 26-year rule and has failed to reclaim the streets from protesters since claiming victory in a disputed election last month.
Sep 2020. Belarusian President Clings to Power
