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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Yuras Karmanau

Belarus' top diplomat buried as his death raises suspicions

Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service

Belarus on Tuesday held a state funeral for its foreign minister who died suddenly at age 64, triggering speculation about possible foul play in his death after he leaned toward Western countries.

Belarusian authorities didn't give the cause of Vladimir Makei's death on Saturday. He wasn't known to suffer from any chronic illness.

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