Ukraine admits fears over Russian influence in Belarus as Minsk claims foreign powers trying to separate country from Moscow

Ukraine's Foreign Minister

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has warned that extra Russian clout in Belarus is dangerous for Kiev. Dmitry Kuleba’s comments come as the Belarusian Prime Minister said foreign powers hope to drive a wedge between Minsk and Moscow

Kuleba admitted that the present situation is likely to lead to a “strengthening of Russia,” listing some scenarios Kiev views as a threat: “If Belarus is absorbed by Russia within the Union State, or if a person under full control of the Kremlin comes into power there. Or if [Belarusian President Alexander] Lukashenko stays in power, but becomes so weak that he won’t be able to say no to Russia.”

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