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Putin backed Lukashenko after he claimed a disputed election victory in 2020, sparking mass protests that almost ousted him from power.

On Monday, a new prime minister was installed by the country's ruling council after the previous leader, Garry Conille, was ousted less than six months into the job.

Voters in Council District 14, meanwhile, ousted Councilmember Kevin de León, who refused to resign after being caught on tape making deplorable, racially divisive comments.

That may be why they were ousted even as progressive prosecutors in Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties were recently reelected.

In addition to approving Proposition 36, which cracks down on criminal sentencing for theft and fentanyl crimes, voters also ousted progressive-leaning prosecutors in L.A.