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The Latest Breaking News from Belarus

Belarus Frees 'Some Political Prisoners': Exiled Opposition Leader

Reclusive Belarus on Monday freed five political prisoners in a rare amnesty by President Alexander Lukashenko, who has waged a crackdown on opponents throughout his three-decade rule.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024

Belarus To Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Expanding Geopolitical Influence

SCO's expansion with Belarus under China and Russia's leadership challenges Western dominance and raises concerns about cohesion.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin refuses to comment on Trump’s claims he would settle war – as it happened

Donald Trump claimed he could end the war in Ukraine, while his political rival Joe Biden said Trump had ‘no idea’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024

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Ukraine war briefing: multiple casualties in Russian attack on Dnipro apartment block

Infant among six injured, with at least one dead and more trapped in building in central Ukraine; 10 Ukrainian civilians freed from Russia and Belarus jails in Vatican-mediated deal. What we know on day 857

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2024

Green Border review – an angry and urgent masterpiece about Europe’s migrant crisis

Agnieszka Holland’s vital drama about refugees stranded between Belarus and Poland could hardly be more topical

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024

A year ago, Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin with a mutiny

On a lazy summer weekend a year ago, Russia was jolted by the stunning news of an armed uprising

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

"Society is ready to kill" refugees

The "Europa Europa" filmmaker discusses angering Poland's government, receiving threats & the West's bleak outlook

Salon · Jun 21, 2024

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Sham trial is Belarusian strongman’s latest attempt to silence critics — even those living abroad

Twenty political analysts are on trial in absentia in Belarus, accused of trying to overthrow the 30-year regime of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

Serbian court approves extradition of anti-Lukashenko activist to Belarus

Andrei Gnyot says he fears for his life after organising alliance of athletes to oppose country’s dictator in 2020

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024

Alexandr Vlasov among four cyclists from Russia, Belarus eligible to compete at Paris Olympics

Tamara Dronova, Alena Ivanchenko and Hanna Tserakh also named as Individual Neutral Athletes

Cycling News · Jun 18, 2024

IOC Approves Russian And Belarusian Athletes For Paris Olympics

IOC approves Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals for Paris Olympics amid Ukraine conflict.

IOC issues initial list of 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians given neutral status for Paris Olympics

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday.

France 24 · Jun 15, 2024

Serbian Court Rules To Extradite Belarusian Filmmaker To Minsk

Serbian court decision to extradite Belarusian filmmaker raises concerns over potential human rights violations.

Poland Reinforces Border Restrictions Amid Increased Migration Pressure

Poland reinstates border restrictions with Belarus to address migration pressure and violence incidents. Concerns raised by refugee rights activists.

Poland reintroduces restrictions on accessing areas along Belarus border due to migration pressure

Poland has reintroduced restrictions on movement along parts of the border with Belarus because of increased migration pressure that has involved violence against Polish security officials

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Poland honors soldier who was fatally stabbed by migrant at border with Belarus

Lawmakers in the Polish parliament have observed a minute of silence to honor a young soldier who was stabbed at the Polish-Belarusian border

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2024

Russia and Belarus begin second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills

Moscow says the exercises are a response to ‘daily provocations’ from the United States and its European allies.

France 24 · Jun 11, 2024

Russia, Belarus launch second stage of joint tactical nuclear weapons drills

Russia and its ally Belarus on Tuesday launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin's efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine.

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The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

Russia and its ally Belarus have launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine

UN Calls For Investigation Into Belarusian Political Prisoner Deaths

UN calls for investigation into torture and deaths of political prisoners in Belarus. Criticism of harsh conditions and crackdown on civil society by Lukas...

Polish Soldier Stabbed At Belarus Border Dies

Tragic death of a Polish soldier stabbed at the border with Belarus sparks outrage and sorrow, highlighting risks faced by military personnel.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Polish leaders seek clarity on detention of troops who fired warning shots under migrant pressure

Polish government officials have demanded explanations after it emerged that three soldiers were handcuffed and detained by Polish military police in March for having fired warning shots when faced with an advancing group of migrants on the border with Belarus

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Commission investigating Russian and Belarusian influence in Poland begins its work

The Polish prime minister says that a special commission tasked with investigating Russian and Belarusian influence in Poland is starting its work

France 24 · Jun 4, 2024

Poland-Belarus migrant tensions play into EU election campaign

In Poland, officials say the number of attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus has shot up. The ruling Civic Platform – which is in a tight election race with the former governing party, Law and Justice – says Belarus and Russia are using migrants as a tool of hybrid war…

Poland-Belarus Border Tensions: Migrant Crisis And Political Maneuvering

Learn about the surge in illegal border crossings at the Poland-Belarus border and its political implications. Discover the challenges posed by geopolitica...

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