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Lukashenko says Belarusian role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘determined long ago’

by The Kyiv Independent news desk July 3, 2022 3:45 PM 1 min read
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Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said Minsk and Russia's forces are “practically united” as countries of the Union State, a supranational organization consisting of the two countries. Belarus is not a direct participant in the full-scale war in Ukraine, but is providing logistical support to Russia's invasion. Belarus also allows Russia to use its territory to launch missiles at Ukraine.

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