The Latest Breaking News from Belarus

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Russian president Vladimir Putin told France's Emmanuel Macron during a phone conference that he would 'spare civilians' trying to flee Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian and Russian delegations were hosted in Belarus for their first talks since last week's invasion.

The horrific conflict has put neighbouring nations at risk

The IOC has recommended that Russian and Belarussian athletes be prevented from competing in international events

The NHL and International Ice Hockey Federation also cut ties to Russia.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called for the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all international sport amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The governing body of the Olympics recommended a ban on Russia and Belarus from international competitions on Monday.

This would rule them out of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, which start March 4.

Belarusian strongman and Soviet throwback has ruled since 1994, forging close ties with Russia while brutally cracking down on his political opponents