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August 18, 2023

China Defense Minister Visits Belarus; Pres. Lukashenko Says He Would Deploy Russian Nukes
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In other news about the war, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu visited
Belarus on Thursday, vowing to increase military cooperation with the
Russian ally. Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said
Thursday Belarus is ready to use nuclear weapons from Russia if it faces
"aggression."


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