Belarus
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Canada and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions, urge prisoners’ releaseThe new sanctions were announced to mark the fourth anniversary of President Alexander Lukashenko's 'fraudulent' election victory and resulting crackdown on protesters.CanadaAug 9, 2024
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Belarus opposition leader warns of Russia’s threat: ‘We know dictatorship’Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says her country's struggle for democracy is also against Russia's ongoing subjugation of Belarus, which poses a danger to the Belarusian people.WorldApr 28, 2024
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2 years into Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians still fight forcible deportationUkrainian researchers say they have uncovered dozens of facilities in Russia and Belarus where forcibly deported Ukrainians have been held since Russia's invasion began.WorldFeb 24, 2024
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Canada sanctions Belarus individuals, entities on anniversary of electionCanada is imposing sanctions against nine individuals and seven entities on the third anniversary of Belarus's presidential election, which has been contested.CanadaAug 9, 2023
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Putin accuses Poland of planning Belarus attack, warns Russia would respondWarsaw decided this week to move military units to eastern Poland after members of the Russian Wagner mercenary force arrived in Belarus.WorldJul 21, 2023
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Putin wanted to ‘wipe out’ Prigozhin during Wagner revolt, Lukashenko saysVladimir Putin initially vowed to crush the mutiny, comparing it to the wartime turmoil that ushered in the revolution of 1917 and then a civil war.WorldJun 28, 2023
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As Wagner boss walks free after revolt, Russia continues crackdown on criticsThe Kremlin has promised not to prosecute Yevgeny Prigozhin after reaching an agreement with him that he would halt the uprising and retreat to neighboring Belarus.WorldJun 27, 2023
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Belarus starts taking delivery of Russian nuclear weapons, Lukashenko saysBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the nuclear deployment in his country will act as a deterrent against potential aggressors.WorldJun 14, 2023
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Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in BelarusSince invading Ukraine last year, Vladimir Putin has said repeatedly that Russia would be ready to use nuclear weapons if needed to defend its "territorial integrity."WorldMay 25, 2023
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Belarus’ opposition told to ‘be prepared’ amid rumours of Lukashenko’s healthA Belarusian state news channel released a photo of Lukashenko, 68, at what it said was a military command center in what would be his first public appearance in almost a week.WorldMay 15, 2023
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