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The Belarusians fighting in Ukraine

Who are the Kalinowski Regiment, and why are they fighting Russia in Ukraine?

We look at the Belarusian regiment of volunteers serving under Ukrainian command in the war against Russia, and explore Ukraine's complex relationship with Belarus, with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Monitoring journalist, and Belarusian, Gennadiy Kot.

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(Photo: Belarus fighters in Ukraine. Credit: The Kastus Kalinowski Regiment website)

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