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Belarus' leader seeks Russia's support amid showdown with EU

by Vladimir Isachenkov
| May 28, 2021 5:03 AM

MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian leader discussed closer economic ties with Russia on Friday, as he sought support from his main backer amid a bruising showdown with the European Union over the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident journalist.

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