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Belarus says it will inspect armed forces to ensure ‘combat readiness’

Announcement comes a day after Minsk said it was sending troops to Ukraine border

The Independent UK

Belarus's exiled leader praises Nicola Sturgeon's 'wonderful' SNP conference speech

THE pro-democracy leader-in-exile of Belarus has praised Nicola Sturgeon for delivering a “wonderful” speech to the SNP conference.

The National (Scotland)

Belarus says joint troop deployment with Russia on border is defensive measure

Belarus said on Tuesday that its forces had grouped with Russian troops on its borders as a defensive measure.

Reuters

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Missiles hit Ukrainian city, alarms elsewhere keep up fear

A new round of missile attacks has struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, as the death toll from the previous day’s widespread Russian missile barrage across Ukraine rose to 19

The Independent UK

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ABC News

France says Belarus could face more sanctions if it gets increasingly involved in Ukraine conflict

Belarus could face more sanctions if it gets more and more involved in the Ukraine conflict, French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna told French radio on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 230 of the invasion

Death toll from Monday’s strikes rises to 19 as Russian continues to attack Ukrainian cities with missiles; GCHQ boss says ‘No signs Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapon’

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Putin says Ukraine mobilisation should be finished in two weeks

Russia should be finished calling up reservists in two weeks, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, promising an end to a divisive mobilization that has seen hundreds of thousands of men summoned to fight in Ukraine and huge numbers flee the country.

Reuters

Russian troops to assemble in Belarus as Alexander Lukashenko threatens Ukraine

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies, claims Ukraine had been preparing to attack Belarus and threatens a response.

ABC News

Belarus dictator in vile 'dirty hands' threat sends troops as Russia hits back at Ukraine

Alexander Lukashenko agreed with Vladimir Putin on the deployment of a joint regional group of troops, due to "the aggravation on the western border"

Daily Mirror

Belarus's Lukashenko warns Ukraine, deploys troops with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday he had ordered troops to deploy with Russian forces near Ukraine in response to what he said was a clear threat to Belarus from Kyiv and its backers in the West.

Reuters

Opera singer flees Belarusian oppression to revive career

A Belarusian opera singer who almost lost it all for publicly opposing his nation's authoritarian leader is rebuilding his life in the U.S. Ilya Silchukou lives in suburban Boston with his wife and three children and teaches music to middle school students while he tries to revive his singing career

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin gifted tractor from Belarus dictator for 70th birthday

Alexander Lukashenko told reporters he used a similar model in his garden

Evening Standard

Belarus Nobel Peace laureate chose to return home despite jail warning, friend says

Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Byalyatski chose to return to his native Belarus despite warnings he faced jail there in order to help civil society by distributing international aid donations, a friend of the human rights activist said.

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Belarus opposition leader says Lukashenko 'weakened' by his support for Putin's war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, an ally of Vladimir Putin, is in a politically "very fragile" position due to Russia's military setbacks in Ukraine, Belarus' exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said on Friday.

The Independent UK

Leader of Belarus gifts Putin a tractor for 70th birthday

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an unusual gift for his 70th birthday: a tractor

Al Jazeera

Who are the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize?

This year’s prestigious award was given to Ales Bialiatski, the Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties.

Reuters

Belarus opposition hails Nobel prize for Byalyatski, hopes it leads to his release

The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Belarusian human rights activist Ales Byalyatski is recognition for the whole Belarusian people in standing up to authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko, opposition spokesman Franak Viacorka said on Friday.

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Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin suffering from 'aching back problems' as tyrant turns 70 'in pain'

Russian president Vladimir Putin's health has been back in the spotlight in recent days due to the now-70-year-old's "aching back pain", according to newly released reports

Al Jazeera

US sanctions Myanmar businessmen over alleged Russian arms deals

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says sanctions take aim at Russia and Belarus’ support for Myanmar military.

ABC News

Who are the possible contenders for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize?

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a favourite to win, here are some other figures working towards making the world a peaceful place.

Evening Standard

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate: When will the winner be announced and who are the favourites?

Everything you need to know about the Nobel Peace Prize laureate

The Independent UK

Belarus opposition hopeful at Russian setbacks in Ukraine

Belarus’ opposition leader says she believes that Russian military setbacks in Ukraine could shake the hold on power of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Reuters

Belarus's Lukashenko accuses Ukraine of border provocations

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko accused neighbouring Ukraine on Tuesday of sending 15,000 troops to the border area to build defences and conduct reconnaissance, actions that he called "provocations".

The Independent UK

Belarus opposition leader to speak at Labour conference

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will be the guest speaker as the conference draws to a close on Wednesday

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