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Belarus votes to give up non-nuclear status

Belarusian referendum ditching neutral status comes as Russia put nuclear forces on high alert amid Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

Anti-war protests break out as Belarus votes to renounce non-nuclear status

Protesters took to the streets as Belarus held a referendum on Sunday to adopt a new constitution that would ditch its non-nuclear status at a time when the country has become a launchpad for Russian troops invading Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine says to meet Russia for talks at Belarus border

Ukraine said on Sunday it would hold talks with Russia at its border with Belarus -- near the Chernobyl exclusion zone -- after a call between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Belarus' Lukashenko

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday said on his Telegram channel that he had spoken with Belarus' leader Alexander Lukashenko, after Kyiv had rejected talks in Belarus, accusing it of allowing Russian troops through its territory.

Reuters

Belarus holds constitutional vote as crisis in Ukraine rages

Belarusians are voting in a constitutional referendum that the country’s authoritarian leader called to cement his 27-year-old grip on power, even as he offers the country’s territory to his ally Russia to invade Ukraine

The Independent UK

Belarus leader urges Kyiv to accept Russian offer of talks - RIA

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko called on Kyiv on Sunday to sit down and hold talks with Russia so that Ukraine does not lose its statehood, Russia's RIA news agency reported.

Reuters

Dublin Senator Barry Ward calls for more sanctions on Belarus for 'collaborating with Vladimir Putin'

The Dun Laoghaire politician feels further action is needed

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Ukraine claims victory in Kharkiv as Kyiv's Mayor says no Russians are in the city: As it happened

Ukraine claims a victory in Kharkiv after heavy clashes, while in Kyiv the city's Mayor says there are no Russian troops as a curfew continues.

ABC News

Russia’s deadly war on Ukraine explained in one map as Putin attacks on three fronts

Graphic shows Putin coming at neighbouring country from all sides

The Independent UK

Ukraine: Belarus says its troops could support Russian invasion ‘if needed’

Alexander Lukashenko will discuss bolstering his country’s western flank in talks with Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Belarusian troops could be used in operation against Ukraine if needed, Lukashenko says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that troops from the ex-Soviet country could take part in Russia's military operation against Ukraine if needed, the Belta news agency reported.

Reuters

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine crisis: What does Belarus have to gain, and lose?

Lukashenko could benefit politically by siding with Putin, but observers warn the friendship could backfire.

Al Jazeera

Russian troops will remain indefinitely, says Belarus, as fears rise of Ukraine invasion

Defence minister says soldiers will stay after end of joint exercises due to ‘escalation of situation’ in DonbasUkraine crisis – live updates

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Russia launches nuclear-capable missiles as US says Putin has decided to invade Ukraine

Russia president Vladimir Putin sat observing the aggressive war exercises on screens on Saturday along with the president of neighbouring Belarus Alexander Lukashenko

The Independent UK

Russia launches hypersonic missiles in nuclear drills as ‘show of strength’ amid Ukraine tensions

Ballistic and cruise missiles hit sea and land-based targets in practice launches overseen by Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko

Reuters

Lukashenko expects Russia to build a port for Belarus potash exports

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko expects Russia to build a new Baltic Sea port for exports of Belarusian potash which were hit by Western sanctions, he said on Friday after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Guardian - UK

Belarus leader expected to join Putin for strategic nuclear drills

Alexander Lukashenko to join Russian leader for exercises at which ballistic and cruise missiles will be launched

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Trudy Rubin: Russian grab of Belarus is the role model for Putin’s plans for Ukraine

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Three cheers to the White House and NATO for calling out Kremlin lies this week about withdrawing troops from Ukraine’s borders — along with falsehoods meant to justify a possible new attack on eastern Ukraine.

Reuters

Lukashenko arrives for talks with Putin on Russian force presence

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko landed in Moscow on Friday for talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin that Minsk said could determine how much longer Russian military forces remain in the ex-Soviet republic north of Ukraine.

The Guardian - US

Biden says diplomacy still possible; OSCE reports more attacks in east – as it happened

Russian state media say a blast has occurred in Donetsk amid multiple US warnings of false flag incidents

France 24

As it happened: Russia-backed rebels evacuate civilians in east Ukraine

Several Russian infantry units returned to their bases in Dagestan and Chechnya after completing drills in Crimea, the Interfax news agency cited Russia’s defence ministry as saying on Friday. Pro-Russian separatists accused the Ukrainian military of shelling in eastern Ukraine, while Ukraine’s military said it has recorded dozens of ceasefire…

The Independent UK

Belarus says it could host nuclear weapons if it faces western threat

Alexander Lukashenko said he may consider buying several Russian S-400 missile systems

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: US warns Russia preparing for invasion

Ukraine news from February 17: Russian deputy foreign minister says claims it plans to invade are ‘baseless’.

The Guardian - UK

Belarus military drills to begin as Russia ratchets up Ukraine tensions

Satellite imagery shows much Russian hardware has been moved to locations close to Ukraine border

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