Don Jensen on Protests in Belarus and Russia’s Response

September 09, 2020 00:09:33
Don Jensen on Protests in Belarus and Russia’s Response
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Don Jensen on Protests in Belarus and Russia’s Response

Sep 09 2020 | 00:09:33

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Show Notes

After an “obviously crooked election” in Belarus sparked massive protests, USIP’s Don Jensen says Russia is quietly using the situation to assert influence. If Moscow’s military presence in Belarus increases, “I think you’re going to see a much more forward projection of Russian power against NATO,” he said.

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