'Russian President Vladimir Putin still has shed little light on his long-term plan for Belarus,' LukeMcGee and Mary Ilyushina write. | Analysis
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited Sochi in southwest Russia on Monday for one-on-one talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking reassurances of Russia's support after weeks of protests in Belarus.
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the street every weekend since Lukashenko declared victory in the presidential election on August 9, demanding new elections. Opposition figures have publicly accused Lukashenko of rigging the vote and have since disappeared from the country. Some are living in exile due to fears for their personal safety.
Tikhanovskaya: We will 'never forgive' Lukashenko 09:51The pair's relationship has been prickly over the past two decades for a variety of reasons. In the 2000s, Lukashenko tried to distance himself from Russia in an attempt to ditch his strongman image. They have also argued over gas prices, with Lukashenko repeatedly complaining about the high prices offered by Russia in recent years.
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