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Analyst says Lukashenko fears Putin's downfall and could rapidly change sides

An analyst argues that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko fears a possible decline of Vladimir Putin and might quickly realign.

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A major Belarusian shift could affect Russia's strategic position and regional security, but the report describes analysis rather than confirmed policy change.

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  1. [Interview] Belarus Lukashenko fears Putin's downfall so much that he is ready to change sides quickly, analyst says – EUobserver ↗euobserver.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
  2. Putin Fears Personal Downfall if Ukraine War Ends, Opts for Escalation, Reports The Economist ↗cubaheadlines.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

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