As Putin Pushes a Merger, Belarus Resists With Language, Culture and History With President Vladimir Putin of Russia looking to accelerate moves toward a “union state,” Belarusians are promoting a stronger sense of their own national identity. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Prince Philip, 97, Unhurt in Traffic Accident Near Royal EstateSudan Protesters Met With Tear Gas on March to Presidential PalaceNorth Korea Obscures Leaders’ Visits to Missile Development Sites, Report SaysPolice Fire Tear Gas at Protesters in SudanNancy Pelosi, Chicago, Mary Oliver: Your Thursday Evening Briefing‘Bird Box’ Footage of Real-Life Tragedy Will Not be Removed