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Politico: US stands with EU to push for new election in Belarus

By Politico.

Published Sept. 3, 2020 at 8:09 am

A demonstrator gestures during a rally of opposition supporters to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 25, 2020.

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The United States will work closely with the EU to raise pressure on embattled Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and bring about new elections in the country gripped by protests since a disputed vote last month, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said Wednesday.