EU reacts to Belarus situation

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Leaders of the European Union held an emergency teleconference today to discuss the unfolding situation in Belarus. The EU says it does not recognize the results of the presidential election on Aug. 9 and is poised to roll out sanctions on a number of Belarusian officials. Host Marco Werman speaks to Charles Grant, director of the Center for European Reform.

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