Georgia's Ivanishvili jailed opposition, staged a fake corruption purge, and is betting Trump will trade sanctions relief for hostages like with Belarus.
Ukraine's northern neighbor was used as a staging ground for Russia's 2022 invasion, but the country seems intent on not being drawn further into the Kremlin's war.
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, Russia is seeking greater involvement from Belarus while Belarusian President Aliaksandr Lukashenka resists engagement.
Iran's parliament speaker and lead negotiator in diplomatic talks with the U.S., Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, told representatives from China and Belarus Friday that Tehran was prepared to restart the war if Washington does not fulfill its commitments ...