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Putin Moves to Establish Russian Military Base in Belarus
Source: Associated Press
Putin Moves to Establish Russian Military Base in Belarus
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINSK, Belarus — Sep 19, 2015, 10:39 AM ET
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his intentions to establish a Russian military air base in neighboring Belarus.
Belarus has made clear it would not welcome a Russian base but the former Soviet republic remains dependent on Moscow for credit and energy.
Putin on Saturday ordered the Russian Defense Ministry, with the participation of the Russian Foreign Ministry, to hold talks with their Belarusian counterparts and sign the agreement that is reached.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINSK, Belarus — Sep 19, 2015, 10:39 AM ET
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his intentions to establish a Russian military air base in neighboring Belarus.
Belarus has made clear it would not welcome a Russian base but the former Soviet republic remains dependent on Moscow for credit and energy.
Putin on Saturday ordered the Russian Defense Ministry, with the participation of the Russian Foreign Ministry, to hold talks with their Belarusian counterparts and sign the agreement that is reached.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/putin-moves-establish-russian-military-base-belarus-33879535
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