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Putin ally Lukashenko meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 2 developments

By Simone McCarthy Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko — a close ally of Vladimir Putin — on Wednesday, in a state visit that comes as the West warns China against providing lethal aid for Putin’s war in Ukraine.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Belarus Leader and Putin Ally Lukashenko to Visit China

    Headline from The Diplomat ·

  2. Newest

    Putin ally Lukashenko meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

Reports & sources

30 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al Jazeera

    Belarus President Lukashenko to visit China next week (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Alexander Lukashenko, an ally of Russian President Putin, will make a state visit to China from February 28 to March 2.

  2. Newsweek

    China announces Lukashenko visit hours after Zelensky called for meeting (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Belarusian leader is a close ally of Vladimir Putin and has helped support the invasion of Ukraine.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko to visit China – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Lukashenko will visit China from February 28 to March 2. China says it wants to work with Belarus to deepen mutual trust.

  4. Washington Times

    Belarus leader and Putin ally Alexander Lukashenko to visit China (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus and a close ally of the Russian leader, will visit Beijing this week, China’s Foreign Ministry said, as U.S. concerns grow that China is considering providing military aid to Russia.

  5. MyNorthwest

    Belarus leader and Putin ally Lukashenko to visit China (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    BEIJING (AP) -- Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus and a close ally of the Russian leader, will visit Beijing this week, China's Foreign

  6. Washington Post

    Ukraine live briefing: China to host Kremlin ally Lukashenko amid worries about Beijing’s stance on the war (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    China will host Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid concerns Beijing is weighing lethal aid to Moscow.

  7. Breitbart News

    Belarus President Lukashenko Flies to Beijing to Hold Talks with Xi Jinping (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Alexander Lukashenko will arrive in Beijing on Tuesday, kicking off a three-day trip in which he will meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

  8. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    China to host Belarusian leader amid Ukraine tensions (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia, was expected to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit that will be watched for hints about China's attitude to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

  9. Fox News

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko heading to Beijing for 3-day visit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The president of Belarus is heading to Beijing as tensions rise over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There has been growing concerns that China will provide military assistance to Russia

  10. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Belarusian leader visits China amid Ukraine tensions (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit that will be watched for hints about China's attitude to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

  11. WFMZ Allentown

    Belarus leader and Putin ally Lukashenko on China visit (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, is due in Beijing to begin a three-day state visit. China says the visit starting Tuesday is an

  12. CBS News

    Belarus dictator Lukashenko, a key Putin ally, lauds China's "peaceful foreign policy" before meeting Xi Jinping (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Ahead of his visit, Alexander Lukashenko lauded Xi Jinping's "peaceful foreign policy" and said no global issues "can be resolved without China."

  13. Digital Journal

    Belarus President Lukashenko to arrive in Beijing for talks with Xi (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will arrive in Beijing on Tuesday, kicking off a three-day trip in which he will meet Chinese counterpart Xi

  14. Al Jazeera

    Belarus president and firm Russia ally Lukashenko to visit China (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s visit to Beijing comes as China’s relations with the US have plummeted.

  15. PBS NewsHour

    Belarusian president to meet with China's Xi Jinping amid Ukraine tensions (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, is due in Beijing to begin a three-day state visit.

  16. New York Times

    China Welcomes Belarusian Leader Amid Concerns About Ukraine (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko’s visit comes shortly after the United States accused Beijing of preparing to give arms and ammunition to Russia to help its war on Ukraine.

  17. Local News 8

    Putin ally Lukashenko meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Simone McCarthy Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko — a close ally of Vladimir Putin — on Wednesday, in a state visit that comes as the West warns China against providing lethal aid for Putin’s war in Ukraine.

  18. New York Times

    Daily Briefing: War in Ukraine: China Hosts President of Belarus as U.S. Worries Russia’s Allies Are Getting Closer (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko is on a three-day trip to China, where he is expected to meet with Xi Jinping. Here is what we’re covering.

  19. Washington Examiner

    Chinese leader Xi hosts Putin-aligned Belarusian President Lukashenko (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of the Kremlin, amid growing concerns that Beijing could fundamentally change its support for Russia in its war in Ukraine.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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