The Incredible Survival Of “Europe’s Last Dictator” -- EuronewsHe was branded Europe’s “last dictator” by the Bush administration. Many have predicted his demise. But Alexander Lukashenko has survived, cunningly exploiting his country’s strategic position to play off Russia against the West.
Over the past couple of years the frostiness with Europe has thawed. Belarus has joined the EU’s Eastern Partnership Initiative. Sanctions imposed on the country’s leaders over human rights have been relaxed.
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