The Latest Breaking News from Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko to join Russian leader for exercises at which ballistic and cruise missiles will be launched

The European Union is considering new restrictive measures to close loopholes on existing sanctions against Belarus, diplomats said, an issue that is likely to come up at a meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers on Monday.

Several Russian infantry units returned to their bases in Dagestan and Chechnya after completing drills in Crimea, the Interfax news agency cited Russia’s defence ministry as saying on Friday. Pro-Russian separatists accused the Ukrainian military of shelling in eastern Ukraine, while Ukraine’s military said it has recorded dozens of ceasefire…

Russia has amassed 45,000 soldiers in Belarus and their presence is threatening to Baltic states and Poland, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Thursday.

Analysis: evidence contrasts with statements from Russia that troops are being sent back to barracks

The MoD graphic shows how Russian forces could surge into Ukraine from Belarus in the north, Crimea in the south, or Russia in the west

Images show that a new military pontoon bridge has been built over the Pripyat River in Belarus.

Alexander Lukashenko said he may consider buying several Russian S-400 missile systems

Russia and Belarus will end their joint military drills on Feb. 20 as previously planned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, addressing Western concerns that Russian troops may stay in Belarus for a longer time.