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France's Macron visits Serbia with sights on Rafale jet deal

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day state visit Thursday to Serbia, where he may finalise a contract to sell 12 Rafale fighter jets to a country known for its close ties to Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29, 2024

European Artists Urge Serbia To Halt Extradition To Belarus

European artists and filmmakers unite to prevent the extradition of Belarusian filmmaker Andrei Hniot to his home country, citing fears of persecution and ...

Why is Belarus amassing troops along its border with Ukraine?

Ukraine has called on Belarus to pull back its forces from the border amid new regional tensions after Kursk incursion.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024

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Directors and actors urge Serbia not to extradite activist to Belarus

Dozens from European film industry and other artists write letter warning Andrei Gnyot could face death penalty

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Huge Russian air attack disrupts power and water supplies in Kyiv

Ukraine’s air force said Russia had strategic bombers in the air and confirmed the launch of a number of missiles. What we know on day 915

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2024

Ukrainian forces advance further into Russia as it warns Belarus to withdraw troops from its border

The Ukrainian advance has caught Russian forces by surprise

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2024

Belarusian President Warns Of Nuclear Threat Amid Ukraine Conflict

Belarusian President Lukashenko raises concerns over potential nuclear conflict between Ukraine and Russia, warning of unprecedented consequences.

Tensions rise as Hungary ignores EU deadline on Russian, Belarusian entry rules

Hungary missed the European Commission's deadline this week to respond to questions about its decision to ease entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian nationals, raising concerns across the EU.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2024

Zelensky hails vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church

Ukraine’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelensky who said it would bolster Ukraine’s independence. Kyiv has been trying to curb religious and social links with Russia for years—a process that was accelerated by Moscow’s 2022 invasion, which the…

France 24 · Aug 20, 2024

Belarus leader Lukashenko warns again over nuclear war threat from Ukraine conflict

Aleksandr Lukashenko said Ukraine’s incursion into Russia had raised the stakes in the war

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2024

Belarus says Ukraine amassing troops at border amid incursion into Russia

Fighting has escalated after Ukrainian troops smashed through the border into Russia’s Kursk region this month.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2024

As Ukraine invades Russia’s Kursk region, where are Putin’s allies?

While Belarus’s Lukashenko has commented on the cross-border attacks, Central Asian nations stay mum.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024

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 · Aug 12, 2024

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.

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’

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

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

Belarus Political Prisoners Left Out Of Major Prisoner Swap

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

France 24 · Aug 5, 2024

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.

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024

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

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024

'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 Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

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

Belarus Pardons German Citizen Sentenced To Death

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024

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 Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

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

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