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Belarus Weekly: Minsk, Moscow abduct Ukrainian children

Belarus Weekly: Minsk, Moscow abduct Ukrainian children

by Maria Yeryoma

The head of the Belarusian Red Cross admits the branch helps Russia abduct children from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. He says the organization has, is, and will continue to be actively involved. Thousands of Wagner Group mercenaries arrive in Belarus. Subscribe to the Newsletter Belarus Weekly Join us Lukashenko says

Belarus Weekly: Wagner mercenaries arrive in Belarus

Belarus Weekly: Wagner mercenaries arrive in Belarus

by Maria Yeryoma

Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims he will make the Belarusian military “the second (best) army in the world” as convoys of his mercenaries arrive in Belarus. The European Parliament calls on the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko for his role in

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko tells Belarusians to 'calm down' as Wagner's move still undecided

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko tells Belarusians to 'calm down' as Wagner's move still undecided

by Maria Yeryoma

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko urges Belarusians to “calm down” after the presumed arrival of Wagner Group mercenaries following their day-long insurrection in Russia. Rumors continue circulating about whether camps to house Wagner troops are under construction. Lukashenko claims that the Wagner Group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia. After

Belarus Weekly: No nukes in Belarus, yet

Belarus Weekly: No nukes in Belarus, yet

by Maria Yeryoma

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that the first of Russia's tactical nukes destined for Belarus have arrived. Ukraine denies Putin's claim, saying Russia has yet to deliver a "single nuclear warhead" to Belarus. PACE urges "practical support" for exiled Belarusians, calling on its members to make legal entry, stay, and

Can Russia afford to commit to a years-long war?

Can Russia afford to commit to a years-long war?

by Katie Marie Davies

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an all-out war against Ukraine, U.S. intelligence claimed that Russian forces planned to sweep Kyiv within days. More than 13 months on, Ukraine's defenses still stand firm. But Ukrainians are now faced with a different threat – the Kremlin appears to be trying to

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko visits Iran, Russian aircraft explosion spurs mass arrests across Belarus

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko visits Iran, Russian aircraft explosion spurs mass arrests across Belarus

by Maria Yeryoma

Belarus’ dictator Alexander Lukashenko visits fellow Russian ally Iran to discuss the countries’ bilateral relations and look into ways to potentially bypass growing international sanctions. In Belarus, Lukashenko signed a law introducing the death penalty as punishment for civil servants and military personnel convicted of high treason. Belarusian authorities conducted

Belarus Weekly: Opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya sentenced to 15 years in prison in absentia

Belarus Weekly: Opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya sentenced to 15 years in prison in absentia

by Maria Yeryoma

As tensions mount between Kyiv and Minsk amid Russia's war, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko claims that the CIA and the SBU were behind the Machulishchy airfield explosion. Ukraine rejects involvement. Two high-profile trials come to a close, resulting in lengthy prison sentences for Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Ales Bialiatski,

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Ombudsman reacts to alleged Russian execution of Ukrainian POWs.

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Media identifies nearly 85,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine.

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Zelensky meets with CIA director in Kyiv.

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