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Putin bestows highest Russian honour on Belarusian leader Vladimir Putin has sent a celebratory message to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and handed him Russia’s highest state award as he celebrates his 70th birthday. The Russian president said in a telegram that Mr Lukashenko was a “true patriot” and a “wise politician”, adding it was difficult to underestimate his personal contribution to Russian-Belarusian relations. “I sincerely value our good friendly relations, which have fully stood the test of time, and, of course, I am confident that through joint efforts we will continue to do everything possible to build up fruitful Russian-Belarusian…