Belarus
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Poland Reports 96% Drop in Illegal Border Crossings from Belarus
Poland’s Interior Ministry announced a dramatic 96% decrease in illegal border crossing attempts from Belarus in Q1 2026, attributing it to stringent policies and enhanced border security.
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Lukashenko Declares End of Peacetime After Military Review
Belarusian President Lukashenko announced a shift to constant military readiness after a surprise inspection of the nation’s Armed Forces.
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Russian drone crashes in Lithuania near Belarus border
Lithuanian authorities report a Russian drone entered national airspace and crashed into a frozen lake, prompting an emergency security meeting.
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Zelensky Claims Russia Shares Ukraine Intel with Iran for Drone Use
Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed Russia shares intelligence on Ukraine with Iran and plans to set up long-range drone control stations in occupied areas.
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Unknown Balloons Enter Poland From Belarus Filled With Cigarettes
Unidentified balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes crossed into Poland from Belarus, prompting an investigation amid ongoing military exercises near the border.
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Paralympics 2026: Governance and Access Systems Take Center Stage
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics are underway, but attention shifts to critical issues of athlete access, participation governance, and national preparation strategies that shape outcomes.
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HPV Vaccine Expands Focus to Adults, Both Sexes
A push for HPV vaccination highlights its proven effectiveness for both adolescents and adults in preventing a range of HPV-related cancers and genital warts.
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Ukraine Requests Western Troops to Secure Belarus Border
Ukrainian leader urges Western partners to deploy a border security force along the Belarusian border to deter potential threats and reinforce sovereignty.
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NATO Border Under Scrutiny Amid Fresh Belarus Balloon Incursions
Poland temporarily restricted civilian air traffic after aerial objects, likely balloons, entered its airspace from Belarus, intensifying NATO concerns over hybrid tactics.
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Zelensky Confirms Russian Drone Strikes from Belarus, Citing Escalating Threat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Russia is using Belarusian territory to control Shahed kamikaze drones and maintain communications during attacks on Ukraine, signaling a deepening military alliance and escalating regional danger.
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Belarus President Grants Amnesty to 22 Individuals Amid Humanitarian Considerations
President Lukashenko grants amnesty to 22 individuals, including many convicted of extremist crimes, in a humanitarian gesture amid ongoing political changes in Belarus.
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Iran Faces World Cup Controversy and Energy Pivot Amid Global Pressures
Iran confronts FIFA over the ‘Pride Match’ branding of its World Cup game against Egypt, while simultaneously navigating international sanctions by forging new energy partnerships. These parallel challenges highlight the complexities Iran faces on both global sporting and economic fronts.
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Trump’s Surprising Diplomacy: US Military Joins Russia-Belarus Drills, Leaving Allies Uneasy
In a surprising development, US military officers observed Russia-Belarus drills, signaling a potential thaw in US-Minsk relations under Trump’s renewed diplomatic efforts.
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Russia and Belarus Amplify Tensions with Zapad-2025 Drills
Russia and Belarus are conducting Zapad-2025 military exercises amid rising regional tensions, testing NATO’s resolve.
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European Commission Creates New Structure to Support Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Eastern European Countries
From February 1, 2025, the European Commission has a new Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST). This body will be responsible for enlargement and accession negotiations with candidate and potential candidate countries seeking to join the European Union.…