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Putin’s ally is letting him build up forces near Ukraine again

The president of Belarus insists he won’t join Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine even as thousands of Russian troops are pouring back into his country. It’s a risk Ukraine can’t ignore.

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Ukraine recap: 'kamikaze' drone attacks on civilian infrastructure show Putin is moving closer to total war

Having suffered several weeks of setbacks in the field, Russia appears to have renewed its assaults on Ukraine’s major cities, mainly via missile and drone attacks. Despite protestations to the contrary from Kremlin ally Iran, there is growing evidence that Russia is using large numbers of Iranian drones. This includes…

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Russian air force patrols ally Belarus' borders

Russia's air force held scheduled patrol flights at the borders of its ally Belarus on Thursday, Minsk said, as concerns remain that it could take a more active role in the Ukraine war.

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U.S. calls for immediate release of Darya Losik, who is detained in Belarus

The United States on Wednesday called for the immediate, unconditional release of Darya Losik, the wife of a detained Radio Liberty journalist who was herself detained in Belarus.

Reuters

Ukraine war: Belarus is not yet committed to a closer military partnership with Russia – here's why

Belarus could be edging closer towards more active participation in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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Belarus says no mobilisation planned amid military eligibility checkups

Belarus said on Wednesday that it had begun summoning citizens to check their eligibility for military service but that it was not planning mobilisation.

Reuters

Olympics-Russia, Belarus allowed to attend ANOC General Assembly

Delegations from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to attend the Association of National Olympic Committees' (ANOC) General Assembly, the organisation's Executive Council said in a statement on Tuesday.

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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.

WEKU

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Reuters

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.

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

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

Reuters

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.

The Conversation

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…

The Independent UK

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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