The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, was often dismissed as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s puppet. But given his key role in cutting a deal with Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, analysts are reconsidering that assessment. Katia Glod, with the Center for European Policy Analysis, talks with host Marco Werman about Lukashenko’s changing role.
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