What Does Russia Want From Belarus’ Election? – Analysis

By Mike Eckel*

(RFE/RL) -- About two-thirds through his 90-minute speech before a hall packed with the Belarusian political elite, President Alyaksandr Lukashenka turned his attention away from the candidates challenging him in the August 9 election and focused on another player with a stake in the vote.

"Russia is afraid...