Belarus’ Lukashenko says migrants have ‘right’ to go west
29 November 2021 |
2:54 pm
The Belarusian strongman has encouraged migrants to continue their journey into the European Union. "We will not try to catch you, beat you, and hold you behind barbed wire," he said.
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