Russia planned to invade Belarus after Lukashenko was reelected - GUR
Belarus, ruled by the self-declared last dictator of Europe Alexander Lukashenko, is one of Russia's closest allies.
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin (right) gestures next to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during their meeting at the Sirius educational center, in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on February 15.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByAARON REICH