#Belarus

NATO Fighters Shot Down a Drone That Violated Lithuania's Airspace from Belarus

Incidents 09/15/2026, 08:54

On the night of September 15, NATO fighters shot down a drone that violated Lithuania's airspace from Belarus. President Nausėda thanked the allies for their swift response.

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Ukraine introduces special border regime in one-kilometer zone along borders with Russia and Belarus

Politics 09/12/2026, 23:37

Ukraine has introduced a special border regime in a one-kilometer zone along the borders with Russia and Belarus: free presence of people and unauthorized work are prohibited. The restrictions remain in effect until the end of martial law.

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Lukashenko Announced a Combat Readiness Check of the Entire Belarusian Army "Up to Mobilization"

Politics 09/11/2026, 17:21

Alexander Lukashenko announced the preparation of a large-scale combat readiness check of the entire Belarusian army, which, in his words, may include measures up to mobilization. Specific deadlines and details have not been clarified.

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Ivashchenko: Some Repeaters for Russian Drones in Belarus Are Working Again

Politics 09/11/2026, 16:47

The head of the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Oleg Ivashchenko, stated in an interview with the NYT that some of the repeaters for Russian drones on the territory of Belarus are working again, and that Kyiv has the capabilities to deal with them. This contradicts Zelensky's June statement about their disconnection.

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Ukraine Introduces Special Border Regime in One-Kilometer Strip Along Borders with Russia and Belarus

Politics 09/10/2026, 22:19

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers on August 17 introduced a special regime in the one-kilometer strip along the borders with Russia and Belarus: civilian presence is restricted, and the measures remain in effect until the end of martial law.

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Kallas accused Minsk of using tunnels and migration as weapons of pressure on Lithuania and the EU

Politics 09/09/2026, 05:32

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas accused Minsk of using illegal migration and tunnels as weapons of pressure on Lithuania and the EU, calling for accelerating the "Eastern Flank" initiative.

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GUR: Russia to test 800 km ballistic missiles by end of 2026 — western regions at risk

Politics 09/08/2026, 23:17

GUR representative Vadym Skybitskyi stated that Russia plans to test new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 800 km by the end of 2026, and that during the tests it may strike Ukraine's western regions.

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Latvia Prepares Full Ban on Bus Routes to Russia and Belarus from 2027

Politics 09/08/2026, 08:33

The Latvian Ministry of Transport has prepared a bill for the complete cessation of international passenger bus services to Russia and Belarus from 2027, including transit routes.

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GUR: Russia Deployed the 101st Missile Brigade with the 'Oreshnik' System in Belarus

Politics 09/07/2026, 14:11

Oleg Ivashchenko, Head of the GUR of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, stated that units of the Russian 101st Missile Brigade with the 'Oreshnik' system have been deployed in Belarus. At the same time, he said that no signs of the Belarusian forces being ready for an invasion are detected.

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Tikhanovskaya Warns NATO of Threat of Provocations from Belarus and Deployment of Oreshnik Missiles

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:59

In a statement to LRT, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned that Russia could use Belarusian territory for provocations against NATO, including the deployment of Oreshnik missiles and nuclear blackmail.

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FIS lifts special controls: Russians and Belarusians to return to ski tournaments in the 2026/27 season

Sports 09/02/2026, 18:23

The FIS Council, at its meeting in Thun, abolished the special checks for athletes from Russia and Belarus. From the 2026/27 season, they will be able to compete in neutral status across all disciplines after signing a declaration of neutrality.

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FIBA partially eases sanctions: what has returned to international basketball and what remains banned

Sports 09/02/2026, 02:03

FIBA has partially eased restrictions on representatives of Russia and Belarus, based on updated IOC recommendations. National teams and clubs remain under a full ban.

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Lukashenko orders combat readiness check of the Belarusian army: reason named in Minsk

Politics 08/26/2026, 18:59

On August 26, Lukashenko ordered a combat readiness check of the Belarusian army. Minsk linked the decision to the CIA director's visit to Moscow, while military infrastructure is being built in the Gomel Region near the border.

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Belarus Builds Military Training Ground with a 60-Car Railway Siding Near the Ukrainian Border: Project Details

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:37

In the Gomel Region, near Yakimovka station, Belarus is building a military training ground with a 60-car siding and a ramp for unloading heavy equipment. The facility strengthens the southern direction near the border with Ukraine.

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Latvia to ban the import of industrial goods from Russia and Belarus from September 1, including supplies via third countries

Politics 08/26/2026, 04:31

On August 25, the Latvian government fixed the date on which a large-scale ban on the import of industrial goods from Russia and Belarus will take effect — September 1. The restrictions also apply to supplies routed through third countries.

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"Integration Residence Permit" and a passport in three years: MP Honcharenko registers a bill on a special status for Belarusians in Ukraine

Politics 08/26/2026, 02:14

MP Alexey Honcharenko registered bill No. 15529 in the Verkhovna Rada, introducing a three-year "integration residence permit" for Belarusian citizens and a simplified path to Ukrainian citizenship after three years of residence.

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Ukraine Returns 10 Military Personnel from Captivity Who Were Missing in Action: Details of the Exchange on Independence Day

Politics 08/24/2026, 19:26

On 24 August, Ukraine returned 10 military personnel from captivity via Belarus who had been missing in action on the Donetsk axis. The exchange was timed to coincide with Independence Day and became the second stage of the August series of operations.

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Lukashenko Congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day, Recalling "Centuries-Old Traditions" and Wishing "Peace"

Politics 08/24/2026, 13:50

Alexander Lukashenko unexpectedly congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day, recalling "centuries-old traditions" and wishing the country peace. At the same time, he remained silent on the fact that for more than four years his regime has been helping Russia in the war against Ukraine.

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