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Articles by Tatiana Kalinovskaya and Maria Antonova for AFP
Rising Star Shakes up Belarus Strongman's Re-Election Bid
Lukashenko has been blindsided by the rapid rise of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, a 37-year-old English teacher who calls for fair elections.
Belarus Vote Threatens Rupture in 'Brotherly' Ties With Russia
The biggest upset came last week when Belarus arrested 33 Russians who it said were mercenaries dispatched to stir unrest.