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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.

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‘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…

France 24

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

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

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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".

Reuters

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

The Independent UK

Belarus's exiled leader praises Nicola Sturgeon's 'wonderful' SNP conference speech

THE pro-democracy leader-in-exile of Belarus has praised Nicola Sturgeon for delivering a “wonderful” speech to the SNP conference.

The National (Scotland)

Belarus says joint troop deployment with Russia on border is defensive measure

Belarus said on Tuesday that its forces had grouped with Russian troops on its borders as a defensive measure.

Reuters

France says Belarus could face more sanctions if it gets increasingly involved in Ukraine conflict

Belarus could face more sanctions if it gets more and more involved in the Ukraine conflict, French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna told French radio on Tuesday.

Reuters

China and India, two of Russia's biggest allies, call for de-escalation in Ukraine

Belarus, another ally, is throwing support to Russia by deploying troops to fight with them.

Axios

Russian troops to assemble in Belarus as Alexander Lukashenko threatens Ukraine

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies, claims Ukraine had been preparing to attack Belarus and threatens a response.

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Poland advises its citizens to leave Belarus

Polish citizens in Belarus should leave the country, Warsaw said on Monday, as relations between the two countries become increasingly tense in part due to the war in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Belarus dictator in vile 'dirty hands' threat sends troops as Russia hits back at Ukraine

Alexander Lukashenko agreed with Vladimir Putin on the deployment of a joint regional group of troops, due to "the aggravation on the western border"

Reuters

Belarus's Lukashenko warns Ukraine, deploys troops with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday he had ordered troops to deploy with Russian forces near Ukraine in response to what he said was a clear threat to Belarus from Kyiv and its backers in the West.

The Conversation

'A rebuke to Putin's dictatorship': Russian human rights group Memorial wins joint Nobel peace prize

It’s difficult to exaggerate the importance of the inclusion of the Memorial Society, the Russian human rights movement, among the recipients of this year’s Nobel peace prize, which also recognised human rights campaigners in Ukraine and Belarus.

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Ukrainian runners want to ban Russians from New York City Marathon

A group of Ukrainian runners are making moves to ban Russians and Belarusians from taking part in the New York City Marathon.

The Independent UK

Opera singer flees Belarusian oppression to revive career

A Belarusian opera singer who almost lost it all for publicly opposing his nation's authoritarian leader is rebuilding his life in the U.S. Ilya Silchukou lives in suburban Boston with his wife and three children and teaches music to middle school students while he tries to revive his singing career

The Independent UK

Some Ukrainians voice mixed reactions to Nobel prize winners

A day after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize with fellow human rights campaigners from Belarus and Russia, the head of the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties praised the work of her fellow laureates but cautioned against lumping the three together in a Cold War-like narrative

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s brave young women must break their own chains. The west won’t help

The uprising against Tehran’s vile regime could fail like those in Hong Kong, Belarus, Egypt and Syria – but this time something feels different

Al Jazeera

Nobel Peace Prize winners hailed for ‘outstanding courage’

The highly symbolic choice of laureates from three nations at centre of Ukraine war have spurred a flurry of reaction.

The Independent UK

Bialiatski joins small group of jailed Nobel Peace laureates

Belarussian Ales Bialiatski, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with human rights groups in Russia and Ukraine, is the fourth person to receive the award while in prison or detention

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin gifted tractor from Belarus dictator for 70th birthday

Alexander Lukashenko told reporters he used a similar model in his garden

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