As protests against the Lukashenko regime continue in Minsk, President Vladimir Putin of Russia made the decisive choice to officially express Moscow's support for the maintenance of Alexander Lukashenko's power. Though Russia initially had a "wait-and-see" stance on the protests, it appears that Putin's position has changed due to Russia and Belarus' interdependence for military supplies, monetary support, and political outreach.
Vladimir Putin and Bill Clinton's discussion about removing Yugoslavian leader Slobodan Milosevic in 2000 reveals the double-standard of Russian government.
This article elaborates on how the Belarusian authorities responded to a women’s march that took place in Minsk, demanding for the impeachment of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.