Belarus Russia

• Wagner mercenaries training Belarus’ special forces near Poland’s border

  Poland's defence ministry said on Thursday that the country's borders were secure and that it was ready for "various scenarios as the situation develops."

  World

  Jul 20, 2023
  
• Belarus starts taking delivery of Russian nuclear weapons, Lukashenko says

  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the nuclear deployment in his country will act as a deterrent against potential aggressors.

  World

  Jun 14, 2023
  
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• Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

  Since 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."

  World

  May 25, 2023
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• Belarus is calling for a Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says that won’t aid goals

  Ukraine has said Russia must withdraw its troops as a precursor to any peace deal, and says any temporary ceasefire would only allow Russia to regroup for future military action.

  World

  Mar 31, 2023
• Exiled Belarus leader says her people are resisting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

  Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said other Belarusians have travelled to Ukraine to help defend Kyiv against a Russian assault.

  World

  Mar 10, 2022
• Russia, Belarus athletes banned from Winter Paralympics, reversing original decision

  The move reversed a decision made a day earlier that would have allowed the athletes to compete under "neutral" banners, which sparked international backlash.

  World

  Mar 2, 2022
• European Union sanctions Belarus over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

  EU diplomats approved new sanctions against Belarusian people who are playing a role in the attacks to Ukraine, the French presidency of the EU said on Twitter.

  World

  Mar 2, 2022
• Canada warns against non-essential travel to Belarus as Russian troops amass

  The travel advisory warns of the risks of "arbitrary enforcement of local laws" and "armed conflict with Ukraine" as Russia continues military exercises in Belarus.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2022