Biden vows to back Belarus opposition in removing Lukashenko
by Staff and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#59M0N)
Democratic presidential hopeful accuses Donald Trump of failing to speak up for people of Belarus after disputed election
Joe Biden has voiced support for Belarus's opposition in its general strike against President Alexander Lukashenko, saying the embattled leader's reign was illegitimate.
Biden, who leads President Donald Trump in polls ahead of next week's US election, promised if he wins to significantly expand" sanctions alongside European allies against Lukashenko's henchmen".
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