[R] [T] News: Putin Meets With his Belorussian Counterpart in Minsk & More

12/19/2022. President Putin has met his Belorussian counterpart in Minsk, where they discussed defense and military cooperation, bilateral ties and energy. The EU has pushed through a price cap on Russian gas at a level much below that initially proposed despite discontent from at least nine members. South Africa's president celebrates re-election as the head of the country's ruling party for a second term, despite months of corruption allegations. In Peru police raid opposition party offices, after more than 20 people died in anti-government demonstrations. That's as western partners reaffirm support for the country's new, embattled president.