Tractors and defence in Zimbabwe-Belarus deal

The leaders of Zimbabwe and Belarus have signed agriculture and defence agreements.

This includes a deal to supply the southern African country with $60m (£49m) worth of tractors.

On a visit to the capital Harare, President Alexander Lukashenko - a key ally of Russia - said relations between the two countries had developed as a result of the western sanctions they are both under.

Mr Lukashenko accused the West of using economic sanctions to suppress both countries.

Zimbabwe has maintained a neutral stance since Russia invaded Ukraine almost a year ago.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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