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December 30, 2022

Belarus Summons Ukraine's Ambassador After Missile Lands on Its Territory
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Belarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador on Thursday and demanded Kyiv
carry out a full investigation, after a Ukrainian air defense missile
crashed in a field in Belarus. Belarus is a staunch ally of Russia and
has allowed its territory to be used as a staging ground for Russian
attacks; the incident has heightened fears that Belarus could be drawn
into a direct conflict with Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he expects Chinese
President Xi Jinping to visit Moscow in the spring during a video
conference today between the two heads of state.


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