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Ales Bialiatski, a life of peaceful struggle for human rights in Belarus

A co-laureate of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, the human rights activist Ales Bialiatski is the fourth person in the history of the Nobel to receive this award while in prison. With this symbolic yet powerful gesture, the Nobel committee recognised Bialiatski’s 35 years of work upholding human rights in…

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World Bank cites overdue payments, puts loans to Belarus in 'nonperforming' status

The World Bank said on Monday it had placed all loans made by its main lending arm to Belarus into "nonperforming" status effective immediately, citing overdue payments amounting to $68.43 million.

Reuters

Ukraine war updates: Russia strikes Kyiv as Russian troops move into Belarus (Oct. 17)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Belarus to hold live-fire exercises with Russia

The Belarusian defence ministry said on Monday it will conduct live fire exercises and anti-aircraft guided missile launches as part of its joint grouping with Russian forces, Interfax reported.

Reuters

Russia threatens to equip Belarusian warplanes with nuclear missile capability

Russia has pledged to equip warplanes from ally Belarus with nuclear missiles in its latest show of strength against the West following a string of military setbacks in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 236 of the invasion

At least four people killed in drone strikes on capital Kyiv; Iran denies supplying weapons to Russia

The Guardian - UK

Heavy fighting in Soledar, Bakhmut in Donbas, Russia sends thousands of troops to Belarus

There is heavy fighting in two towns in Ukraine's Donbas region as thousands of Russian troops move to Belarus, further raising tensions along Ukraine's north-western border.

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Belarus says to host just under 9,000 Russian troops

The defence ministry in Minsk on Sunday said just under 9,000 Russian troops would be stationed in Belarus as part of a "regional grouping" of forces to protect its borders.

Reuters

First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force: Minsk

Belarus’s defence ministry says that the mission is ‘exclusively’ to strengthen the protection of its borders.

Al Jazeera

Putin Says Draft Vital to Hold Ukraine Front Line but Will End Soon

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia's call-up of reserve forces to fight in Ukraine, criticized as chaotic by some Kremlin allies, had been vital to hold the front line but would be wound up in the next couple of weeks. Russia has conducted a broad mobilization of Russians…

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Belarus says Russian troops will soon arrive for joint deployment

Belarus said on Friday that Russian troops would soon be arriving to take part in a "regional grouping" of forces to protect its borders.

Reuters

Belarus warns against pushing nuclear-armed Russia ‘into corner’

President Alexander Lukashenko tells Ukraine, West not to ‘cross red lines’ drawn by ally, Russia.

Al Jazeera

Don't push nuclear-armed Russia into a corner, says Lukashenko

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned Ukraine and the West on Friday not to force his ally Russia into a corner, saying Moscow had nuclear weapons for a reason.

Reuters

Ukraine war: latest UN vote shows world wants conflict to end – but can't agree on how to prevent Putin going nuclear

Each time the United Nations gathers to debate and vote on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it becomes more obvious that the vast majority of the international community condemns the invasion and wants the conflict to stop. But what is also becoming clear is that the world is hopelessly divided as…

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Latvia calls watchdog's migrant mistreatment claims "absurd"

Latvia has rejected as “absurd" claims by Amnesty International that it is violently mistreating migrants attempting to enter the European Union member country through Belarus

Al Jazeera

Ukraine seeks weapons to counter Russia’s ability to strike

In the 33rd week of the war, Russia retaliates brutally for Kerch Bridge blast and Ukraine calls for advanced weapons.

Reuters

With Putin under pressure, Belarus edges closer to joining war in Ukraine

A flurry of military activity in Belarus this week has caught the attention of Ukraine and the West as a potential sign that President Alexander Lukashenko may commit his army in support of Russia's flailing war effort in Ukraine.

France 24

‘Russian pressure is too strong’: Is Putin pulling Belarus into the war in Ukraine?

President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Monday that Belarus will more actively support its Russian ally in the war against Ukraine. Analysts say Lukashenko is reluctant to send troops – especially since a wave of protests in 2020 exposed his immense unpopularity at home – but is likely caving to pressure…

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The Independent UK

What would happen if Belarus army join Russia in Ukraine war?

Statements made this week by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have reignited fears that his army could join Russian forces in the war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian players free to play Australian Open

Russian and Belarusian players have been banned from international team competitions after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Would Lukashenko really throw Belarus into a war Russia is losing?

Experts are sceptical about the chance of Belarusian troops fighting against Ukraine, even if Putin is pushing for it

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Kyiv denies Crimea bridge attack as Nato ‘faces long cold war’

Russian investigators peddling ‘nonsense’ says Ukraine after Kremlin arrests

Daily Mirror

Poland tells citizens to flee Belarus NOW as President joins forces with Vladimir Putin

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Relations between Poland and Belarus are worsening as Alexander Lukashenko is reportedly laying the groundwork to join the war alongside crony Vladimir Putin

Reuters

Russia's war ally Belarus to hold armed forces inspection

Russian ally Belarus, which has let Moscow's army launch attacks on Ukraine from its territory, said on Tuesday it was beginning a military inspection to ensure "combat readiness".

The Independent UK

Belarus says it will inspect armed forces to ensure ‘combat readiness’

Announcement comes a day after Minsk said it was sending troops to Ukraine border

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