Vladimir Putin tells an ally of the dictator he will 'win' despite growing protests

Despite widespread protests against Russia's mobilization policies, fellow dictator Alexander Lukashenko insists that Putin will "triumph" in the war against Russia. 'Ukraine

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Vladimir Putin was today forced to attend a conference on citizens trying to flee his rule in the face of fellow dictator Alexander Lukashenko.

The Kremlin leader sat hunched and appeared uneasy at the news of growing protests across the country.

On Wednesday, Putin announced plans for a partial military mobilization in Russia, saying it was a necessary step to ensure Russian territorial integrity.

The policy forces thousands of ill-equipped Russians to join the military, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison if recruited soldiers are caught surrendering, attempting to leave, or refusing to join. fight.

Tens of thousands of military-age men are actively seeking to flee Russia to avoid conscription in Ukraine.

The leader seemed uncomfortable with the news of growing protests across the country (

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But vote-rigger Lukashenko - who needed Putin's help to crush democracy in Belarus in 2020 - offered the president some words of encouragement.

Lukashenko said Putin would win - despite growing unrest over his mobilization.

"Our course is good, our cause is good," he told Putin, making the Russian warmonger smile.

"We will win. We have no other choice."