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Thu Jun 25, 2026, 12:04 PM 3 hrs ago

Putin's Closest Ally Just Betrayed Him - Paul Warburg



In response to threats from Ukraine, Belarus has turned off the relays on its territory that have been helping Russia strike Ukrainian cities. This is a big move, and another signal of how Lukashenko is moving further away from Putin, and more towards protecting his rule should Russia lose their war. I discuss the latest developments between Russia and Belarus.
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