Belarus
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Lukashenko holds talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing following Putin meeting
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko met with Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss economic ties, shortly after holding high-level talks with Vladimir Putin.
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Belarusian opposition warns Ukraine of potential escalation as Minsk shifts to wartime posture
Belarusian exiled opposition warns Kyiv that Minsk is shifting to a wartime posture, citing increased military spending and constitutional changes, amid rising tensions over Russian drone navigation.
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Zelenskyy Issues Ultimatum to Belarus Over Russian Military Equipment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a one-week ultimatum to Belarus, demanding the removal of Russian relay stations and drone equipment used to target Ukrainian territories.
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Andrzej Poczobut Released in US-Brokered Prisoner Swap
Polish-Belarusian journalist and Sakharov Prize winner Andrzej Poczobut has been released from a Belarusian penal colony as part of a complex multi-country prisoner exchange.
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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.