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Russians 'fully occupy' Severodonetsk, focus shifts to Lysychansk

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russia's army has "fully occupied" the key Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk after weeks of fighting, its mayor said Saturday, as Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would be able to send nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus within months.

AFP

Russia will supply Belarus with Iskander-M missile systems - Putin

Russia will supply Belarus with Iskander-M missile systems, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a televised meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday.

Reuters

Putin and Lukashenko discuss situation with global supply of fertilisers

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed the global fertiliser supply situation at a meeting on Saturday.

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Ukraine reports attack from Belarus, fighting in Lysychansk

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, as clashes were reported in the streets of the eastern city of Lysychansk.

AFP

Ukraine reports 'massive' attack from Belarus

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk.

AFP

‘The Russians could come any time’: fear at Suwałki Gap on EU border

Sixty-mile strip on edge of Poland and Lithuania is seen as vulnerable due to its position between Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Belarus

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine Recap: why a small Russian 'exclave' is suddenly so important

Well before Vladimir Putin sent his war machine over the border into Ukraine, the Russian president and his proxies were fulminating about Nato surrounding his country, establishing hostile military bases in its backyard and boxing it into a corner.

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Ukraine war: fears that Belarus might invade on Russia's side are growing

As the war in Ukraine drags on and Russia’s attempts to gain significant ground in Donbas stall, concerns are being raised once again about the possibility of Belarus opening a second front. This, so the logic goes, would require Ukraine to redeploy forces from the front lines in the east…

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In pro-Russian Serbia, a few Russians and Ukrainians unite to oppose war

Each week about a dozen Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian expatriates opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine meet local Serbs in a Belgrade cafe to discuss the war and plan protest rallies.

Reuters

Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev 'seriously ill' at 91

The leader of the former USSR worked with the West to bring about the end of the Cold War

Wales Online

Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, 91, 'seriously ill' with kidney ailment

Former president of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, 91, is on dialysis for a serious kidney ailment after suffering repeated and "worsening" health issues, Russian media outlet Mash reported

Daily Mirror

EU nations push for new Russia sanctions, more military aid to Ukraine

Several European Union countries are pushing to start work on a new package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus for the invasion of Ukraine and also want to grant more military support to Kyiv, according to diplomats and a draft document.

Reuters

Belarus says it is resuming verification activities under arms control treaties

Belarus' defence ministry said on Monday that the country was resuming verification activities under existing international arms control treaties after a two-year hiatus prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Reuters

Europe lab CERN to halt cooperation with Russia, Belarus

Outrage at Moscow’s war in Ukraine has led many scientific institutions around the world to cut ties with Russia

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Russian farmers seek to ride out Western sanctions

Khatmanovo (Russia) (AFP) - Yevgeny Shifanov, co-owner of an organic farm, says his business has felt the sting of Western sanctions and he is no longer able to sell his grain to Europe.

AFP

Stanley Cup won't visit Russia, Belarus this summer: NHL

Los Angeles (AFP) - Whether it's the Tampa Bay Lightning or Colorado Avalanche celebrating a Stanley Cup Final victory, the Cup itself won't go to Russia or Belarus in the coming months, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson warned his threat to quit human rights treaty risks stability in Northern Ireland

All European states except Russia and Belarus are signatories to the convention drawn up after the Second World War

AFP

Ikea to 'scale down' Russia, Belarus operations over Ukraine war

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Wednesday it would "scale down" its activities in Russia and Belarus, after putting them on hold following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

Daniil Medvedev to defend US Open title after Russians permitted to compete

The US Open will allow tennis players from Russia and Belarus to compete this year despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

AFP

US Open tennis to allow Russian, Belarusian players under neutral flag

New York (AFP) - Players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in the 2022 US Open under a neutral flag, the US Tennis Association announced Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian and Belarusian Players to Be Allowed to Compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only under a neutral flag, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday. Players from Russia and Belarus are not being allowed to compete at Wimbledon later this month, a move which prompted…

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US Open tennis to allow Russia, Belarus players under neutral flag

New York (AFP) - Players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in the 2022 US Open, but only under a neutral flag, the US Tennis Association announced Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. Open will let Russian and Belarussian players compete

U.S. Tennis Association CEO and Executive Director Lew Sherr said the USTA Board had a “concern about holding the individual athletes accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.”

The Independent UK

Russian tennis players will be allowed to compete at US Open

The U.S. Open will allow tennis players from Russia and Belarus to compete this year despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Fears Vladimir Putin will restart USSR nuclear base to launch new atomic weapons

A referendum in Belarus in February permitted the country to host nuclear weapons once more and permanently act as a base for Russian troops with fears it will be used for Russian nukes

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