Putin and Lukashenko Arrive in Volgograd: WWII Commemoration or Strategic Play Amid Rising Tensions?
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Putin and Lukashenko Arrive in Volgograd: WWII Commemoration or Strategic Play Amid Rising Tensions?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko have arrived in Volgograd—formerly known as Stalingrad—for a high-profile World War II commemoration.
But is this just a symbolic tribute to Soviet history, or something more?
The two leaders are expected to address a joint Russian-Belarusian parliamentary forum on wartime legacy, but their private meeting is sparking speculation about deeper military and strategic coordination.
With Belarus now formally aligned with nuclear-armed Russia through a 2024 defense pact, and tensions with the West rising, many are questioning the true purpose behind this visit.
Watch the full video to explore what’s really going on.
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