The Russian President Vladiimir Putin has loaned $1.5 billion to the country of Belarus, to help its leader Alexander Lukashenko, who has been facing protests from locals urging for his resignation.
After continuing weeks of hundreds of thousands of protesters marching the streets of Minsk, Lukashenko met with Putin in an urgent request for his help to continue his reign over the country.
Putin states the loan is to indicate financial support for Belarus, who believes the country needs to resolve its issues without any interference or pressure from foreign countries.