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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

What’s happening in countries near Russia amid fears Putin won’t stop with Ukraine

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The invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears among countries close to Russia’s border that Mr Putin will not simply stop at Ukraine, but will push further into Europe.

Those concerns could have a basis in real truth as Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko appeared to accidentally reveal that the Russian president’s next target would be Moldova, during a televised address.

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