#Belarus

Jet-Powered 'Shaheds' Over Kyiv Controlled via Towers in Belarus, Expert Says

Technology 10/05/2026, 14:03

Aviation expert Anatoliy Khrapchynsky stated that Russia controls jet drones over Kyiv via repeater towers in Belarus, providing communication up to 140 km.

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Estonia Imposes Strict Ban on Grain Transit from Russia and Belarus

Politics 10/01/2026, 12:23

Estonia has legislatively banned the transit of Russian and Belarusian grain through its territory in response to the blockade of Ukrainian exports.

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Belarus Periodically Turns on Signal Repeaters for Russian Drones, — SBGSU

Politics 09/29/2026, 21:45

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine states that Belarus periodically turns on repeaters to amplify the signal of Russian drones attacking the country's western regions.

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Revolutionary Step in the CIS: Official Cryptobanks Registered in Belarus for the First Time

Economy 09/29/2026, 18:49

Belarus has registered its first two official cryptobanks in the HTP following a Supervisory Board meeting led by the Prime Minister.

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FIS eases eligibility rules: Russian and Belarusian skiers can compete in neutral status if not under voluntary military contract

Sports 09/23/2026, 15:04

FIS has eased the rules for neutral athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus: the eligibility ban is now tied only to a voluntary contract with security structures. Official national teams remain suspended.

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Lukashenko Says No Free Volumes of Potash Fertilizers Remain for the West Amid Preparations for a Deal with the US

Economy 09/22/2026, 14:13

Lukashenko stated that Belarus has no free volumes of potash fertilizers for the West and that all production has been contracted. At the same time, Washington reports that a large-scale deal with Minsk is being prepared, which Trump called "very good news."

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Trump Announces “Massive Deal” with Belarus on Potash Fertilizers Instead of Canadian Supplies

Economy 09/22/2026, 04:19

Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. is preparing a large-scale deal to purchase potash fertilizers from Belarus at lower prices than Canadian ones. Volumes and deadlines were not specified, and the agreement has not yet been concluded.

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IBU finally extends ban: Russian and Belarusian biathletes to miss the entire 2026/27 season

Sports 09/19/2026, 17:23

At its Congress in Berchtesgaden on September 18, 2026, the IBU finally extended the ban: Russian and Belarusian biathletes are not admitted to the 2026/27 World Cup season in any status, including neutral.

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Belarus Conducts Four-Day Exercises Near the Suwałki Corridor: What Is Known About the Maneuvers Close to NATO Borders

Politics 09/17/2026, 18:17

From September 15–18, Belarus is holding four-day exercises near the borders with Poland and Lithuania, including ranges close to the Suwałki Corridor. Minsk claims the maneuvers are defensive in nature but has not disclosed the exact number of troops.

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US and Belarus Reach Interim Deal: 25 Political Prisoners Released in Exchange for Sanctions Lifted on Two Companies

Politics 09/17/2026, 01:37

Belarus and the US reached an interim agreement: Minsk released 25 political prisoners, and Washington lifted sanctions on the companies "Lakokrasika" and "Bellesbumprom." The parties intend to continue the dialogue on the remaining issues.

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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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