#Belarus

Norway Bans Entry for Russian and Belarusian Athletes to International Competitions

Politics 11/14/2026, 23:04

Norway has banned entry for Russian and Belarusian athletes and personnel to international competitions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha called the decision a response to the easing of restrictions by sports federations.

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WBC Maintains Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus at Acapulco Congress and Awards Its President with Ukrainian Order

Sports 11/13/2026, 18:40

At the 64th WBC Congress in Acapulco, the continuation of sanctions against Russia and Belarus was confirmed. Organization President Mauricio Sulaimán was awarded the Ukrainian Order of Merit, 3rd Class.

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Following Strikes on Data Centers, Russian IT Businesses Rush to Foreign Servers

Technology 11/13/2026, 15:48

Following October data center strikes across six Russian regions, Russian businesses faced cloud resource shortages and began shifting workloads to Kazakhstan and Belarus.

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Estonia Bans Russian and Belarusian Skiers from Competing on Its Territory Despite FIS Rule Relaxations

Sports 11/13/2026, 12:41

The Estonian Ministry of Culture, in a letter to FIS, banned Russian and Belarusian skiers from participating in the World Championships in Otepää and Tehvandi, citing the government's position on the war in Ukraine.

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Facelifted Geely Monjaro Arrives at Belarusian Dealerships: 245 hp, AWD, and a 15.4-inch Screen Starting at 118k BYN

Technology 11/11/2026, 23:44

Facelifted Geely Monjaro models have arrived at Belarusian dealerships featuring a new grille, a 15.4-inch screen, 16 speakers, and a 245-hp AWD motor. Prices start at 118k BYN, while shipments to Russia have been discontinued.

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Belarus Plans to Replace Official Asset Declarations with Financial Monitoring: Experts Debate the Motives

Politics 11/10/2026, 19:13

The Belarusian Prosecutor General's Office is discussing replacing annual official declarations with a financial monitoring system. Experts see this as both a simplification of procedures and an increase in security services' control over the state apparatus.

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Lithuania Introduces Mandatory Storage and Analysis for Transit Grain from Russia and Belarus at Klaipėda Port

Economy 11/10/2026, 06:45

Starting next week, Lithuania is introducing mandatory storage and analysis for grain from Russia and Belarus at Klaipėda port pending origin verification. Experts estimate export delays of two months or more.

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Sybiha Urges Boycott of Russia's Participation in World Junior Ice Hockey Championship

Sports 11/08/2026, 19:53

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for a boycott of Russia's participation in the 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship and demanded that the IIHF revoke its decision to include the Russian team instead of Norway.

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IIHF leaves Belarus out of 2027 World Championship and keeps Russia's return open

Sports 11/07/2026, 18:10

The IIHF confirmed that Belarusian men's and youth teams will miss the 2027 World Championships. The question of Russian teams' participation remains open following a CAS verdict that ordered their inclusion in five tournaments for the 2026/27 season.

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IIHF Bars Belarus National Teams from 2027 Ice Hockey World Championships

Sports 11/07/2026, 16:55

The IIHF has barred Belarus men's national teams from the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championships, partially satisfying the association's appeal. Regarding Russia, the federation is holding talks with the Russian federation following the CAS ruling.

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SBGS: No Relay Stations for Russian Drones Recorded in Belarus Over the Past Week

Politics 11/04/2026, 16:45

SBGS Spokesperson Andriy Demchenko reported that over the past week, no relay stations for Russian drones were recorded in Belarus, and there is no troop buildup near the border. Kyiv nevertheless maintains intelligence control.

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"No Russians There": Canada Closes 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship to Russian and Belarusian Teams

Sports 11/04/2026, 14:28

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the national teams of Russia and Belarus will not be admitted to the 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship in Alberta, despite the CAS ruling on their return.

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Lukashenko says Trump 'prevented World War III' and predicts an end to the conflict in Ukraine 'in the coming months'

Politics 11/04/2026, 02:09

At the 4th Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security, Alexander Lukashenko stated that Donald Trump is preventing World War III and expressed confidence that the conflict in Ukraine will end in the coming months.

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Lukashenko Warns of World War III Threat and Praises Trump's Role

Politics 11/03/2026, 11:40

Alexander Lukashenko warned of the risk of World War III due to the situation in Ukraine, expressed readiness to host negotiators, and praised Donald Trump's efforts.

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KuCoin Immediately Stops Serving Clients from Russia and Belarus

Economy 10/31/2026, 18:33

Crypto exchange KuCoin has immediately stopped servicing clients from Russia and Belarus, becoming the third major platform to leave the markets in October amid regulatory changes.

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Evacuated Residents of Oleshky Arrive in Ukraine: Over 750 People Transported via Belarus

Politics 10/31/2026, 16:24

On the afternoon of October 31, evacuated residents of temporarily occupied Oleshky arrived in Ukraine via Belarus. A humanitarian convoy evacuated over 750 people as part of a US-assisted mission.

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Fourth plane with residents of Oleshky lands in Gomel: evacuees to cross Ukrainian border in a few hours

Politics 10/31/2026, 10:53

The fourth and final plane with evacuated residents of Oleshky has landed in Gomel. More than 750 people went through the transit route via Anapa; in a few hours they will cross the border with Ukraine.

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Ukraine Prepares to Receive First Group of Evacuees from Oleshky: Route via Belarus and Medical Checks in Chernihiv and Kyiv Region

Politics 10/30/2026, 11:54

Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky spoke in the Verkhovna Rada about preparations to receive the first group of evacuees from Oleshky: the route will pass through Belarus, while medical examinations and accommodation will be organized in Chernihiv and the Kyiv region.

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