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Lukashenko Says Belarusian Planes Re-Fitted to Carry Nuclear Weapons

The authoritarian leader of Belarus said Friday that the country's warplanes have been modified to carry nuclear weapons in line with an agreement with ally Russia. President Alexander Lukashenko said the upgrade followed his June meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who offered to make Belarusian combat aircraft nuclear-capable at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Poland says WWII grave destroyed by Russian ally Belarus

Poland’s Foreign Ministry accuses Minsk of razing a memorial containing the remains of anti-communist soldiers.

Al Jazeera

Russia Comes Third After China And Belarus In Tank Relay Race

Russia, which has reportedly lost 45,550 personnel and 1,921 tanks in Ukraine, has landed only third place behind China and even tiny Belarus during a tank relay race at its very own ‘War Olympics.’

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Belarus star Azarenka axed from US Open Ukraine benefit

New York (AFP) - Former world number one Victoria Azarenka of Belarus was Wednesday axed from a planned US Open exhibition event aimed at raising money for war-torn Ukraine, officials said.

AFP

Belarus congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day

Ukrainians reject the greeting from Alexander Lukashenko, who has allowed Russian troops into his country.

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Ukraine rejects 'cynical' Independence Day greeting by Belarusian leader

Ukraine rejected on Wednesday what it called a "cynical" Independence Day greeting from Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, blasting Minsk for allowing Russia to stage attacks on Ukraine from its territory.

Reuters

China to send troops to Russia for joint military exercises

The Vostok drills are due to start at the end of the month and will also include India, Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikistan

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China Says Will Send Troops to Russia for Joint Exercise

Chinese troops will travel to Russia to take part in a joint exercise with Russia and other countries including India, Belarus and Tajikistan, the Chinese defense ministry said on Wednesday. China's participation in the joint exercises is "unrelated to the current international and regional situation," the ministry said in a…

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China to send troops to Russia for 'Vostok' exercise

Chinese troops will travel to Russia to take part in joint military exercises led by the host and including India, Belarus, Mongolia, Tajikistan and other countries, China's defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Iran hosts drone tournament with Russia, Belarus and Armenia

The competition will last for two weeks and is aimed at testing the drones’ reconnaissance and fire-guiding abilities.

Al Jazeera

Heartbroken woman had to put down her five dogs as she's first in UK to contract ultra rare disease

Wendy Hayes had to euthanise her beloved pets after they contracted Brucella canis from a Belarusian rescue dog she was fostering

Daily Record

'Huge explosions' seen at Russian military base close to Ukrainian border in Belarus

A Telegram channel monitoring military activity said the footage showed one of a number of explosions at the airfield - which has been used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Belarus says 'technical incident' behind blasts at military base

Belarus said on Thursday that blasts heard overnight at one of its military bases 30 km (19 miles) from Ukraine were caused by a "technical incident."

Reuters

Problems remain with Kaliningrad transit despite EU deal - Russia

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

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US Open "seriously considered" following Wimbledon Russia ban as they announce fundraiser

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from competing at Wimbledon last month, and it has now been revealed that organisers of the US Open also considered implementing the same sanction

Reuters

Belarus to stage air force drills this month

Belarus' air force will stage military training exercises from Aug. 9-25, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

AFP

Belarus star Azarenka out of Toronto WTA event after visa issues

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - Belarusian star Victoria Azarenka, a former world number one and two-time Grand Slam title winner, withdrew from the Toronto WTA event on Sunday after being unable to obtain a visa to enter Canada.

The Independent UK

Poland sees rise of African migrants coming through Russia

Polish officials say they’re seeing a change in migration across the country’s border with Belarus

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Belarus jails journalist for Polish broadcaster; Warsaw vows response

A Belarusian court convicted a journalist for Polish broadcaster Belsat TV to five years in jail on Wednesday, a verdict Warsaw described as unacceptable and one that it would respond to.

Reuters

A year after Olympic defection, Belarusian sprinter dreams of 2024 Paris Games

One year ago, sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's life was upended when she refused to board a plane back to her native Belarus after being kicked out of the Tokyo Olympics by her team.

Reuters

Belarus recalls ambassador to Britain over 'hostile' UK policy

Belarus recalled its ambassador to Britain on Friday in response to what it called "hostile and unfriendly" actions by London.

Al Jazeera

End ‘double standards’ on refugees, UN expert urges Poland

Welcome for Ukrainians in stark contrast with treatment of other migrants and refugees, UN special rapporteur says.

Reuters

End 'double standard approach' on refugees, UN expert urges Poland

Polish authorities must stop locking up migrants near the Belarus border and put an end to their "very different" treatment of Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian refugees, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on migrants' rights said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Russian forces fire barrage of missiles at northern Ukraine from Belarus

Strikes hit Chernihiv region as well as locations outside Kyiv and around city of Zhytomyr, say officials

The Independent UK

Gymnastics congress moved to allow Russian and Belarusian officials to attend

The Norwegian Gymnastics Federation withdrew as hosts to avoid welcoming ‘any officials or delegates from Russia or Belarus’.

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