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Hours Before Putin Meeting, Trump Calls Belarusian Leader, Kremlin’s Closest Ally

President Trump referred to the authoritarian ruler of Belarus, who has been isolated by the West for years, “the highly respected President.”

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President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus during a news conference in Minsk in 2023. President Trump said he spoke on Friday with Mr. Lukashenko, who has long been shunned by Western leaders.
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