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Belarus leader allowed Russia to 'make a mockery' of sovereignty in Ukraine invasion -U.S. State Dept

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has allowed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to "make a mockery" of Belarus' sovereignty by allowing Moscow's forces to launch their attack on Ukraine from its territory, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Reuters

Who is Europe’s ‘last dictator’ Alexander Lukashenko?

Belarussian strongman and Soviet throwback has ruled since 1994, forging close ties with Russia while brutally cracking down on his political opponents

The Independent UK

Belarus may be about to send its troops into Ukraine, US official says

Move could happen this week as official says Minsk is ‘now an extension of the Kremlin’

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German revellers swap Carnival parade for anti-war rally

Germans in Cologne swapped their traditional Carnival festivities for an anti-war rally on Monday that featured parade floats lampooning Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Reuters

Belarus nuclear referendum 'greatly worrying', EU's Borrell says

The referendum vote in Belarus to ditch its non-nuclear status was a "greatly worrying" move orchestrated by the country's strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

Reuters

Mass arrests as Belarus confirms ditching non-nuclear status in referendum vote

About 800 people were arrested as Belarus voted to ditch its non-nuclear status in a referendum that raises the stakes at a time when the country has become a staging ground for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the government said on Monday.

Reuters

Belarus president blames western sanctions ‘for pushing Russia into Third World War’

Ukraine and Russia will hold peace talks on Belarusian border on Monday

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Belarus approves nuke move as West warned they're 'pushing Russia into World War 3'

The Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko warned that sanctions against Russia would force the country into nuclear war - just hours before the country voted to scrap its non-nuclear pledge

Daily Mirror

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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

The Dun Laoghaire politician feels further action is needed

ABC News

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.

The Independent UK

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

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Reuters

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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.

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