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Belarus grants asylum to suspect in US Capitol riot

A former San Francisco Bay Area resident facing federal criminal charges from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been granted asylum in Belarus

The Independent UK

FINA Bans Russian, Belarusian Athletes from 2022 World Championships

FINA has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from this year's world championships in Budapest following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, swimming's global governing body said on Wednesday. FINA had last month called off the World Junior Swimming Championships that were set to take place in the southwestern Russian city…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian soldier 'drives tank over commander in protest of Ukraine invasion'

A video released by a Russian source shows Colonel Yuri Medvedev being taken to a Belarus hospital for urgent treatment following the alleged incident.

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Ukraine: the complex calculations that will decide whether Belarus enters the conflict on Russia's side

For several days, there have been reports about Belarus committing troops to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Fears are growing that a “false-flag” operation inside Belarus could be the pretext for the country attacking Ukraine.

The Conversation

Russian soldier 'drives tank over his commanding officer in protest against war'

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES Colonel Yuri Medvedev was seen in a Russian video being transported to hospital in Belarus after the alleged incident - it's been reported he suffered serious leg wounds

Daily Mirror

Belarus tells some Ukrainian diplomats to leave - BelTA

Belarus has told some Ukrainian diplomats to leave the country and is closing its neighbour's consulate in the city of Brest, the country's BelTA news agency reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Capitol riot suspect wanted by the FBI granted refugee status in Belarus after fleeing from California

‘I have started a life here,’ says Evan Neumann, who plans to live in Brest

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Michelle Kaufman: Russian top seed Medvedev, Belarusian Sabalenka deserve warm welcome at Miami Open

The Miami Open is underway at Hard Rock Stadium and both top seeds are prohibited from representing their flag or country. Men’s top seed Daniil Medvedev is from Russia and women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka is from Belarus.

Miami Herald

‘We have one enemy’: The Belarusians who oppose the Ukraine war

Those who fled political violence in Belarus fear being associated with the actions of a government they do not support.

Al Jazeera

Will Belarus, Russia’s key ally, join Putin’s war in Ukraine?

Analysts say President Lukashenko’s forces may spearhead the Russian advance on western Ukrainian regions.

Al Jazeera

Fertiliser prices hit new highs as multiple problems affect global supplies

Factors include reduced supplies from Russia and Belarus, China export ban and Canadian rail strike

The Guardian - UK

Lukashenko is dragging Belarus closer to a war that most of its citizens don’t want

The dictator’s first loyalty is to Putin, says Ryhor Astapenia, director of the Belarus Initiative at Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Dogs of Europe; Cock – reviews

Barbican; Ambassadors theatre, LondonThe exiled Belarus Free Theatre offers a frightening, timely vision of a divided Europe, and Taron Egerton brings emotive power to Mike Bartlett’s exploration of sexuality

The Guardian - UK

Why is Belarus supporting Russia and how is it involved in Ukraine?

Old school Soviet relic Alexander Lukashenko increasingly dependent on Vladimir Putin’s patronage for survival as grip on power slips and economy teeters on brink of disaster

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Reuters

Ukraine sees high risk of attack from Belarus on western Volyn region: presidential office

Ukraine sees a high risk of an attack on western Ukraine's Volyn region being launched from Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office said on Sunday, citing the military.

Daily Mirror

Morgue 'full of Russian soldiers' as corpses 'shipped away at night to hide death toll'

The morgue in Mazyr, which is about 60 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, is reportedly overflowing with corpses and hospitals are also said to be overflowing with wounded Russian soldiers

Reuters

Putin 'in better shape than ever', Belarus leader says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is healthy, sane and "in better shape than ever", his close ally Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has said in an interview with the Japanese television channel TBS.

Salon

Why Belarus is backing Russia

One of Ukraine's neighbors has stuck with Putin, and is now a key component in Russia's military strategy

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The Independent UK

Why is Belarus supporting Russia and how is it involved in Ukraine?

Old school Soviet relic Alexander Lukashenko increasingly dependent on Vladimir Putin’s patronage for survival as grip on power slips and economy teeters on brink of disaster

Tribune News Service

House gives Russia trade bill strong backing after Zelenskyy speech

WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday sent the Senate legislation that would revoke U.S. favorable tariff treatment of Russian goods as lawmakers search for ways to isolate and inflict economic pain on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Axios

House passes bill to end normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus

The bill would give President Biden power to impose even stricter import taxes on their exports.

The Independent UK

House votes to further restrict Russian trade after invasion

The House has voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus

The Conversation

In Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Lukashenko makes for an uncomfortable bedfellow

When it comes to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, there are few greater partners in crimes than Belarus’ president Alexander Lukashenko. Since Russia’s invasion on 24 February, the pariah state has provided Putin with territory for the deployment of troops and military assaults on its neighbour.

Roll Call

House gives Russia trade bill strong backing after Zelenskyy speech - Roll Call

The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a trade bill to punish Russia the day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's address.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures

Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?

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