Republic of Eastern Europe, also known as White Russia (7)

I believe the answer is:

belarus

(Other definitions for belarus that I've seen before include "European republic" , "Minsk's country" , "East European country, capital Minsk" , "European nation)" , "State" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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