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Russia's WWII victory celebrations muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on Putin
Tensions are high as Russia prepares for Victory Day celebrations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. A unilateral ceasefire quickly collapsed, with both sides blaming each other for continued fighting. Concerns over security and domestic discontent are overshadowing the traditional Red Square festivities, which will notably lack military hardware this year.
Who is Aliya Korotkaya? 22-year-old beauty queen dating 71-year old Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
Aliya Korotkaya, a 22-year-old beauty queen, has drawn attention after being linked to Alexander Lukashenko, aged 71. Reports indicate that she has appeared with the Belarusian leader at multiple public events, including official gatherings and sports matches. The reported connection has sparked debate due to the significant age difference and Lukashenko’s political profile, keeping the story widely discussed.
Putin to sign agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus and signed a security treaty, extending Russia's nuclear umbrella to its ally. The treaty allows for potential use of Russian tactical nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus if either nation faces aggression, escalating tensions amid the ongoing Ukrainian conflict. This move follows revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine and US supplying Ukraine with longer-range missiles.
Poland to send 2,000 troops to reinforce Belarus border
Poland will deploy 2,000 troops to its border with Belarus - twice the number requested by the Border Guard - to prevent illegal crossings and maintain stability. The area has been of increasing concern since battle-hardened Wagner mercenaries arrived in Belarus at the invitation of President Alexander Lukashenko.
Vladimir Putin hosts Belarus leader, calls Kyiv's counter-offensive a failure
Ukraine began its long-anticipated counter-offensive last month but has so far made only small gains against well entrenched Russian forces who control more than a sixth of its territory after nearly 17 months of war.
Vladimir Putin hosts Alexander Lukashenko, says Ukraine counter-offensive has failed
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine's counteroffensive "has failed" as he hosted Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, his close ally, for talks in St Petersburg on Sunday. "There is no counteroffensive," Russian news agencies quoted Lukashenko as saying.
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Wagner chief is still in Russia, says Belarus leader
Despite a deal with the Kremlin to move to Belarus after his failed insurrection, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner mercenaries is still in Russia. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko reported that the fighters from Prigozhin's group have also not moved to Belarus yet.
Lukashenko says Belarus to benefit from Wagner fighters' combat experience
"If their commanders come to us and help us ... (this is) experience. They've been through it. They'll tell you about weapons: which ones worked well, which ones didn't. And tactics, and weapons, and how to attack, how to defend. This is priceless," Lukashenko, who offered to take in Wagner fighters, said during a meeting with his defence minister, according to state media.
Belarus strongman sows future peril with Wagner PR success
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko scored a propaganda victory by brokering the deal which staved off the threat of an internal armed conflict in Russia but he may live to regret an accord that will see his country host the Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, observers say.
Leader of Belarus says he wouldn't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression
"God forbid I have to make a decision to use those weapons today, but there would be no hesitation if we face an aggression," Lukashenko, known for his blustery statements, said in comments released by his office.
Belarusian President Lukashenko in hospital after meeting with Putin, reportedly in critical condition
Claiming that Lukashenko was in critical condition at the Central Clinical Hospital of Moscow, Belarus 2020 presidential candidate Valery Tsepkalo in a Saturday Telegram post said that the information his team obtained required further information and that it had not been confirmed.
Who is Ales Bialiatski? Nobel laureate sentenced to 10 years in jail by Belarus court. Check reason
Ales Bialiatski, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been sentenced to 10 years in jail by a court in Belarus.
Belarusian court opens trial of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski
The Nobel laureate will face up to 12 years in prison if convicted of financing anti-government protests.
Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Belarus for talks amid fears of new assault on Ukraine
Putin, whose troops have been driven back in Ukraine's north, northeast and south since invading in February, is taking a more public role in the war. He visited his operation headquarters on Friday to sound out military commanders.
Russian troops to hold drills in Ukraine's neighbour Belarus
In October, Belarus announced the formation of a joint regional force with Moscow with several thousand Russian servicemen arriving in the ex-Soviet country.
Ales Bialiatski: Veteran rights defender in authoritarian Belarus
He spent his 60th birthday in prison on September 25, as he did his 50th, but won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in the wake of historic demonstrations and a severe crackdown in his ex-Soviet country.
Russia's Vladimir Putin jokes about being blamed for all the world's woes
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has killed thousands and displaced 14 million people, while the West's attempt to isolate Russia as punishment and Moscow's blockade of grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, have sent the price of oil, natural gas, grains, cooking oil and fertilisers soaring.
Putin 'in better shape than ever', Belarus leader says
"He and I haven't only met as heads of state, we're on friendly terms," Lukashenko said in a recording of the interview shared by state news agency BelTA. "I'm absolutely privy to all his details, as far as possible, both state and personal."
New US sanctions target more in Putin's power structure
A judge and an investigator in Russia's prosecution of two outspoken critics of alleged corruption and rights abuses are also a focus of the sanctions.
Belarus strongman says will go to war if Russia attacked
His remarks come as tensions simmer between Moscow and the West over Ukraine, with fears that Russia is preparing to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour.
What's behind the crisis at Belarus-Poland border
Belarus was rocked by months of massive protests following the August 2020 election that gave authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office.
Vladimir Putin observes war games with Belarus that worry neighbours
Putin has said the drills -- which the defence ministry says involve 200,000 personnel, as well as 80 planes and helicopters and nearly 300 tanks -- are not directed against any foreign country and has called them a necessary response to increased NATO activity near Russia's borders and those of its allies.
Russia to deliver huge military hardware consignment to Belarus
Russian and Belarusian forces are set to hold large joint military exercises later this month. Russia sees its Belarusian ally as a security buffer on its western flank against the NATO military alliance and the European Union.
US President Joe Biden imposes sanctions against Belarus' Lukashenko regime
Among those the Treasury Department cites in the new sanctions are Belaruskali OAO, which is one of Belarus's largest state-owned enterprises and a source of wealth for the regime; the Belarusian National Olympic Committee; and 15 private companies, including the prominent Belarusian bank Absolutbank, that have ties to the Lukashenko regime.
European Union measures to 'tighten thumbscrews' on Belarus
The bloc will ban exports to Belarus of any communications equipment that could be used for spying, and tighten an arms embargo to include rifles used by biathletes.
EU mulls response to Belarus diverting plane to nab reporter
Raman Pratasevich, who ran a popular messaging app that played a key role in helping organise massive protests against Belarus' authoritarian president, was on board the Ryanair flight from Athens, Greece, to Vilnius, Lithuania, when it was diverted to the Belarusian capital, Minsk while flying over Belarus.
UPDATE 1-Games-Minsk to host 2019 European Games, says country's president
GAMES-MINSK/ (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Games-Minsk to host 2019 European Games, says country's president
Is the boy with the golden gun being groomed to rule Belarus?
He is 11 years old but has already attended the UN General Assembly, had his picture taken with Barack Obama and met a pope -- and he has his own golden gun.
India, Belarus talk trade, want to step it up
India and Belarus today underscored the need for stepping up the bilateral trade from the current level of USD 230 million.
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