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Disinfo: “Lukashenko’s illegal opposition”, financed by the West, acquires weapons via…

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“Lukashenko’s illegal opposition”, financed by the West, acquires weapons via Ukraine. The West is planning a “Belarusian Maidan”, it supports nationalism and Russophobia in the country.

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No evidence given for these claims. The European Union respects the sovereignty of Belarus.

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  • Reported in: Issue 24
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 08/04/2016
  • Language/target audience: Russian
  • Country: Ukraine, Belarus
  • Keywords: West, Alexander Lukashenko, Colour revolutions, Russophobia
  • Outlet: Russian Institute for Strategic Studies, YouTube channel, 3:00

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