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Has Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk changed dynamics of the war?

The incursion surprised Moscow, with analysts saying the attack will change the course of the war.

Al Jazeera

Belarus Reinforces Border With Ukraine After Drone Incident

Belarus deploys troops to Ukraine border after drone incident, warning of provocations and urging de-escalation. Concerns raised about conflict escalation.

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Putin tells 76,000 Russians to evacuate in the wake of Ukrainian advance as state of emergency called

Vladimir Putin has been forced to call in reserve troops to tackle what Moscow is calling a ‘counterterrorism operation’

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EU and US call for the release of Belarus' political prisoners on the anniversary of mass protests

The European Union and the United States have marked the fourth anniversary of massive protest in Belarus by calling for the release of all political prisoners voicing support for the Belarusian people

The Independent UK

Belarus Political Prisoners Left Out Of Major Prisoner Swap

Belarus faces human rights concerns as political detainees are excluded from a recent prisoner swap.

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Belarus's Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who fled Tokyo, runs for Poland at Paris Olympics

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya fled the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in dramatic fashion after threats from her country’s authorities. Now a Polish citizen, she is finally fulfilling her dream of taking part in the Paris Olympics.

France 24

Tsimanouskaya makes emotional return to Olympics after fleeing Belarus

The Belarus-born sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made an emotional return to the Olympics three years after fleeing to Poland

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'Deal with the devil': How Germany played key role in West-Russia prisoner swap

Germany has played a pivotal role in a significant prisoner swap between Moscow and the West. This complex and politically sensitive exchange involved the release of Vadim Krasikov, a Russian hitman convicted for a 2019 murder in Berlin. The deal, which facilitated the freedom of numerous prisoners, highlighted the intricate…

The Times of India

2 Belarusian journalists sentenced to sent to prison in a closed-door trial, rights group says

A human rights group says two Belarusian journalists who worked for news outlets that the country's authoritarian government has declared extremist have been sentenced to prison terms

The Independent UK

Who’s who among the prisoner exchange between Russia and the west?

Deal includes political prisoners and journalists held in Russia and Belarus being swapped for Russians held in west

The Guardian - UK

Belarus Pardons German Citizen Sentenced To Death

Belarus' President pardons German facing death penalty on terrorism charges, sparking speculation and diplomatic discussions.

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German man sentenced to death in Belarus pardoned by president

Rico Krieger, found guilty on terrorism charges in case held behind closed doors, to be freed on orders of Alexander Lukashenko

The Guardian - UK

Belarus authorities say German man sentenced to death asked for pardon

Belarus’ authoritarian leader says he's considering a plea for pardon from a German citizen who has been sentenced to death on terrorism charges

The Independent UK

Beaten and conscripted into Putin’s army: a Somali refugee attempts to reach Europe

Journalist Ilyas Ahmad Elmi hoped to join his wife and child in Germany when he fled Somalia – but the EU’s harsh border controls led him towards Russia’s war machine

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Russian and Belarusian athletes ‘do not exist’ for Team Ukraine says its chief

National Olympic Committe of Ukraine president Vadym Guttsait says his athletes will not speak to any Russian or Belarusian athletes in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

German man sentenced to death in Belarus begs for help on state TV

Rico Krieger admits role in Ukrainian plot and pleads for German chancellor to save him during broadcast

The Guardian - UK

Russian and Belarusian Olympic athletes accused of supporting war in Ukraine

A human rights law firm has accused the International Olympic Committee of negligence after releasing a dossier of 17 athletes due to compete at Paris

The Independent UK

Belarus' foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks expected to focus on Russia cooperation

Belarus’ foreign minister has arrived in North Korea as experts predict that he and North Korean officials would discuss forming a trilateral anti-Western front also involving Russia

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The Independent UK

What does AIN mean at the Paris Olympics?

A limited number of Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete at Paris 2024

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Belarus Foreign Minister To Visit North Korea For Trilateral Talks

Belarus' foreign minister's visit to North Korea to discuss trilateral cooperation with Russia amid Western tensions.

International Business Times

'Premature Adults': The Lost Childhoods Of Belarus's Crackdown

One night in September 2020, Hanna Kanavalava fled her native Belarus and crossed the border into Ukraine -- on foot, in the dark and with her two young grandchildren in tow.

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German Citizen Sentenced To Death In Belarus For Terrorism

A German citizen, Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus for terrorism charges. Germany rejects death penalty.

International Business Times

Belarus Sentences German Man To Death: Rights Group

A German combat medic accused by Belarus of committing crimes including "terrorism" and "mercenary activity" has been sentenced to death by firing squad, a Belarusian rights group said Friday.

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Belarus' Longtime Leader Lukashenko Marks 30 Years In Power

Learn about Belarusian President Lukashenko's 30-year rule marked by repression, ties with Russia, and defiance against Western sanctions.

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Belarus President Lukashenko's 30-Year Rule: Key Events

President Lukashenko's rule in Belarus: power consolidation, electoral controversies, human rights issues, and international tensions.

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