Belarus Leader Visits Russia to Secure Support Amid Protests

Belarus Leader Visits Russia to Secure Support Amid Protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko meet in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 15, 2019. Sergei Chirikov/AP Photo
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MOSCOW—Belarus’ authoritarian president visited Russia Monday in a bid to secure more loans and political support, as demonstrations against the extension of his 26-year rule entered their sixth week.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko greets officials upon his arriving at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Sept. 14, 2020. (Andrei Stasevich /AP Photo)
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko greets officials upon his arriving at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Sept. 14, 2020. Andrei Stasevich /AP Photo