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Belarus foreign minister blames NATO, West for Ukraine war

Belarus' foreign minister blamed NATO and the West for Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Belarus opposition says fate of country, Ukraine intertwined

Belarus' opposition leader says the fate of Belarus and Ukraine are “interconnected” and both countries have to fight together for their very existence because Russia doesn’t view them as independent sovereign states

The Independent UK

No mobilisation in Belarus, Lukashenko says

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said he was not planning a mobilisation after his close ally Russia announced it was calling up hundreds of thousands of reservists for the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Andreas Kluth: Texas and Florida are going full Belarus on migrants

It’s time for leaders and citizens in all developed countries — from the U.S. to Europe, Asia and Australia — to ask themselves wrenching questions about migration. Answering honestly will take us far out of our comfort zones, challenging the way we define ourselves as individuals and societies.

Tribune News Service

Putin’s ally stole my democratic victory in Belarus. Now the west must help us fight back

Lukashenko is a teetering tyrant, says Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the democratic opposition in Belarus

The Guardian - UK

Putin, Xi Hail 'Great Power' Ties at Talks Defying West

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine on Thursday, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West. Sitting across from each other at two long rounded tables and flanked by aides, the two…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia and China pledge to be counterweight to US 'dominance'

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West.

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Maybe a Ceremonial Monarchy Can Show the Way to a Less Powerful State

The real danger to citizens is the use of coercive government power, no matter how it’s named.

Reason

Former Belarus political prisoner to perform at Scottish Parliament

AN award-winning poet who was held as a political prisoner in the horrific crackdown on the democracy protests in Belarus is to perform at the…

The National (Scotland)

Belarus plans law to revoke citizenship of emigre opponents, minister says

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko's government is drawing up legislation that would allow it to revoke the citizenship of emigre political opponents who are involved in "extremist" activity, the interior minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Might Russia use its 'tactical' nuke weapons?

On Aug 25, the president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, announced that the country's combat aircraft have been "upgraded" by the Russians to carry nuclear weapons, and Belarusian pilots are being trained to deliver them. It got a single paragraph, or no notice at all, on most news sites. Nobody panicked.

Bangkok Post

Putin is trapped and desperate. Will his friends in the west rescue him?

Russia’s leader and his sympathisers could use old conflicts to distract attention from Ukraine and weaken European unity

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian Anti-Tank Missile System Destroyed In DPR Drone Strike

Zenger News obtained the footage from the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic on August 24.

Zenger

Ukrainian Marines Destroy Several Russian Military Vehicles In Coordinated Strikes

Zenger News obtained the footage from the Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi 36th Separate Marine Brigade on August 25.

Zenger

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Zenger

Slick Footage Allegedly Shows Russian Heavy Artillery Blasting Ukrainian Targets

Zenger News obtained the footage from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on August 25.

Zenger

Ukrainian Tank Crews Destroy Russian Artillery Hidden Among Trees

The footage was obtained from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on August 25.

Zenger

Ukrainian Missile System Blows Russian Drone Out Of Air In One Hit

The footage was obtained from the Air Command Central, a branch of the Ukrainian Air Force, on August 24.

Reuters

Belarus leader says his warplanes have been modified to carry nuclear weapons

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that his military's SU-24 warplanes had been modified to carry nuclear weapons and that Minsk would react immediately if the West caused it any problems.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Al Jazeera

Belarus congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day

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

Reuters

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.

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

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.

Evening Standard

Which countries have the most nuclear weapons? Russia says it has rehearsed 'massive' nuclear strike

On top of the five countries that have admitted to having them, others have conducted nuclear weapons tests in recent years

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