Coverage dated December 18, 2022

Putin heads to Belarus amid fears troops could be dragged into Ukraine war

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Alexander Lukashenko has so far refrained from throwing his troops into the invasion, but Moscow is trying to change that.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Putin makes rare visit to Minsk for talks with Belarus leader (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Kremlin rejects claims that the Russian president is pressuring Belarus into a more active role in the war in Ukraine.

  2. The Guardian

    Fears Belarus will be drawn into Ukraine war as Putin meets Lukashenko (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Belarusian leader stresses country’s independence as Russian president makes first visit since 2019

  3. Fox News

    Putin lands in Belarus to pressure ally to join the offensive in Ukraine war (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Russia President Vladimir Putin has landed in Belarus to talk military cooperation. He plans to pressure his ex-Soviet alley to join the offensive against Ukraine.

  4. The Times of Israel

  5. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Putin in Belarus, eyeing next steps in Ukraine war (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip Monday to Moscow's ally Belarus as his forces pursued their campaign to bombard Ukraine from the air amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war.

  6. Newsweek

    Putin heads to Belarus amid fears troops could be dragged into Ukraine war (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Alexander Lukashenko has so far refrained from throwing his troops into the invasion, but Moscow is trying to change that.

  7. Washington Post

    Ukraine live briefing: Putin in Belarus; drones strike Kyiv’s critical infrastructure, officials say (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, his regional ally.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Putin arrives in Belarus for meeting with Lukashenko as war rages (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Belarus for a sit-down with his counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on Monday.

  9. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Putin visits Belarus as he eyes next steps in Ukraine war (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip Monday to Moscow's ally Belarus as his forces pursued their campaign to torment Ukraine from the air amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    Putin meets with Belarusian leader, potentially seeking military support (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip to close ally Belarus as his forces pursue their campaign to bombard Ukraine with missiles and drones amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war.

  11. Washington Times

    Russian, Belarusian leaders meet during Putin’s visit to Minsk (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Russian officials are denying reports that President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Belarus is part of a move to push Minsk into formally taking part in Moscow’s faltering invasion of Ukraine.

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