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Tensions with Russia rise as Belarus heads to the polls

Tensions with Russia rise as Belarus heads to the polls

08/08/2020

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Tensions with Russia rise as Belarus heads to the polls

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Tensions with Russia rise as Belarus heads to the polls

Belarus voters will go to polls on Sunday in what has turned out to be a surprisingly competitive presidential election with longtime authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko facing a challenge from a political novice. Over the last few weeks, the country’s relationship with its neighbor, Russia, has soured over allegations of election interference. Special Correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports.

08/08/2020

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