The Latest Breaking News from Belarus

Is Belarus the next serious threat to the West?

Belarus would be willing to use nuclear weapons in the face of foreign “aggression”, said the country’s president, Alexander Lukashenko.

The Week · Aug 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 541

As the war enters its 541st day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2023

China's defense minister promises to boost cooperation with Russian ally Belarus

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu on Thursday visited Belarus and said his country would increase military cooperation with Russia’s neighbor, where Moscow is deploying tactical nuclear weapons

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Poland's government wants to ask voters loaded questions on border security as part of election

Poland's government says it wants to ask voters in a referendum whether they support or want dismantled a recently-built border wall to prevent massive unauthorized migration from Belarus

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Zelensky visits troops as Ukraine recaptures frontline territory near Bakhmut

Ukraine’s deputy defence minister said Monday that the Ukrainian military pushed Russian forces out of pockets of territory along front lines in the east and south of the country. The news came as President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a visit to troops near the eastern front. Follow our live blog for…

France 24 · Aug 14, 2023

Chinese Defense Minister Li to visit Russia and Belarus in show of support despite West's objections

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support for those nations which the West has sought to isolate over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

The Last of the Soviets review – newsreaders navigate brutal truths and propaganda

Inspired by the work of Nobel-winning Belarusian journalist Svetlana Alexievich, this is a disturbing but blackly funny piece

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023

Wagner Group ‘may now be funded by Belarus,’ says British defence chiefs

Belarus may be funding the activities of the Wagner mercenary group, British defence chiefs claim.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – latest: Baby among seven dead as Putin’s troops attack Kherson

Ukraine has been trying to recapture strategically significant village for days as part of counteroffensive

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Polish minister says reinforcement at the border with Belarus is due to hostile rhetoric and actions

Poland’s defense minister says his country has increased the number of troops protecting its border with Belarus as a deterrent amid “destabilizing” actions by its pro-Russian neighbor

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023