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FILE - In this Saturday, May 9, 2020 file photo, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gives a speech during a military parade that marked the 75th anniversary of the allied victory over Nazi Germany, in Minsk, Belarus. Lukashenko said Friday, June 19 that his government has thwarted plans to destabilize Belarus ahead of a presidential vote in August, a statement that follows the detention of his top challenger, Viktor Babariko, the former head of Russia-owned Belgazprombank.(Sergei Gapon/Pool via AP, File)

Belarus’ authoritarian leader claims foreign plot thwarted

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In this picture taken on Thursday, June 11, 2020, Viktor Babariko, candidate presidential elections and the former head of Belgazprombank, speaks to media during a news conference in Minsk, Belarus. Belarusian authorities have taken control of a Russia-owned commercial bank that was led by a man who is now running to challenge Belarus’ authoritarian president. President Alexander Lukashenko, who is seeking a sixth term in the Aug. 9 election, has accused Belgazprombank chief executive Viktor Babariko of corruption and called him a “scoundrel.” (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Top challenger in Belarusian presidential race detained

By YURAS KARMANAU - Associated Press

People, wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus, sign to support potential presidential candidates in the upcoming presidential elections in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, June 14, 2020. The presidential campaign is underway in Belarus despite the coronavirus outbreak after the parliament and government refused to postpone the election scheduled for August 9. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Belarusian authorities raid Russia-owned bank

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In this picture taken on Sunday, May 24, 2020, a blogger Sergei Tikhanovski, wearing a face mask to protect against coronavirus, speaks to people gathered to sign up and support potential presidential candidates in the upcoming presidential elections in Minsk, Belarus. The state Investigative Committee said Tuesday that Tikhanovski faces up to three years in prison on charges of violation of public order and assaulting a police officer during a protest against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's re-election bid. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Belarus: Anti-president rallies canceled amid detentions

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Opposition activist in Belarus faces 3 years in prison

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FILE - In this Saturday, April 25, 2020 file photo, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko attends a subbotnik, a Soviet-style Clean-up Day, in the village of Liaskovichi, about 270 km (169 miles) south of Minsk, Belarus. Belarusia's authoritarian president has dismissed his cabinet two months ahead of presidential elections. President Alexander Lukashenko, who is seeking a sixth term in the August 9 election, said Wednesday June 3, 2020, that most ministers would retain their positions in the new government to be named before the vote. (Maxim Guchek/BelTA Pool Photo via AP, File)

Belarus president names new prime minister ahead of election

By YURAS KARMANAU - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, April 25, 2020 file photo, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko attends a subbotnik, a Soviet-style Clean-up Day, in the village of Liaskovichi, about 270 km (169 miles) south of Minsk, Belarus. Belarusia's authoritarian president has dismissed his cabinet two months ahead of presidential elections. President Alexander Lukashenko, who is seeking a sixth term in the August 9 election, said Wednesday June 3, 2020, that most ministers would retain their positions in the new government to be named before the vote. (Maxim Guchek/BelTA Pool Photo via AP, File)

Belarus president dismisses government

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An opposition activist Sergei Tikhovoski, wearing a face mask to protect against coronavirus, gestures as he speaks to people gathered to sign up and support potential presidential candidates in the upcoming presidential elections in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, May 24, 2020. The presidential campaign is underway in Belarus despite the coronavirus outbreak after the parliament and government refused to postpone the election scheduled for August 9. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

1,000 protest Belarusian president seeking another term

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In this file photo taken on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks during Ukraine Belarus forum in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. The president of Belarus warned Russia on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 against a forced merger of the two ex-Soviet neighbors, saying such a move by Moscow could trigger a war. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File)

Belarus rejects coronavirus restrictions as ‘mass psychosis’

By Yuras Karmanau - Associated Press

FILE In this file photo taken on Saturday, March 28, 2020, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, centre, takes part in a hockey match during Republican amateur competitions in Minsk, Belarus. Amid concern about the coronavirus pandemic, Belarus' president made a public appearance in protective gear much different from the face masks and hazmat suits seen around the world. Alexander Lukashenko was clad in a helmet and knee guards for a hockey game at a rink full of spectators. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (Andrei Pokumeiko/BelTA Pool Photo via AP, File)

What virus? Belarus rejects strict measures against pandemic

By YURAS KARMANAU - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, left, walk during their meeting in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the leader of Belarus for another round of talks on closer integration amid mounting Russian economic pressure on its ex-Soviet ally. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool)

Presidents of Russia, Belarus discuss oil price dispute

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko greets U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a meeting in Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)

Pompeo says US can supply Belarus with 100% of oil, gas

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A Belarusian demonstrator holds a poster as other gather to protest closer integration with Russia which protesters fear could erode the post-Soviet independence of Belarus, in downtown in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. The presidents of Belarus and Russia have met to discuss deeper economic ties between the two close allies amid mounting concerns in Minsk that Moscow ultimately wants to subdue its neighbor.(AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Is Russia eyeing Belarus takeover? Integration talks deepen

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press

Protesters argue with pro-government people dressed in black during a rally in downtown Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Several hundreds demonstrators gathered to protest against closer integration with Russia. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Protests erupt as Russia seeks closer ties with Belarus

By YURAS KARMANAU and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks to the media after voting at a polling station during parliamentary elections, in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Belarus election results: An opposition-free parliament

By YURAS KARMANAU - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, a Belarus' Army serviceman walks to cast his ballot during an early election at a polling station in Minsk, Belarus, ahead of the parliamentary election to be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Belarus holds vote, ignores blatant ballot box stuffing

By Yuras Karmanau - Associated Press

John Bolton, US National Security Advisor, right, is welcomed by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during their meeting in Minsk, Belarus, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Nikolai Petrov/BelTA Pool Photo via AP)

US national security adviser visits Belarus

By YURAS KARMANAU - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, March 26, 2019 photo, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, center, surrounded by officials, visits a local farm in the village of Slizhi, 240 km (150 miles) north-east of Minsk, Belarus. Alexander Lukashenko has fired three officials including a governor for keeping cows in poor conditions at a local farm. (Andrei Stasevich/BelTA Pool Photo via AP)

Belarusian president fires governor over cow welfare

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Belarus issues tough warning to Russia over energy dispute

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, gestures as he speaks to his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko, foreground left, during their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. (Alexander Nemenov/Pool Photo via AP)

Presidents of Russia, Belarus talk over energy price dispute

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