A ‘Bridge to the West’ Dies in Belarus, as Moscow Seeks More Help in Ukraine

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Vladimir Makei, a former foreign minister who led failed efforts to improve relations with the West, died over the weekend. His death comes as Russia presses Ukraine to send troops to Ukraine.

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