Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko likely assesses his position against the protesters has stabilized to the point that he can resume balancing against Kremlin efforts to absorb Belarus though the Union State. The Kremlin will likely intensify pressure against Lukashenko nevertheless.
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Belarusian opposition supporters attend a rally to protest against strongman Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Sept. 6, 2020. The long-standing Belarusian leader has refused to leave office after his disputed re-election and turned to Russia for help to stay in power.
